Translation guide
The English phrase "distinguished services" refers to outstanding, meritorious, or notable contributions, often in a professional, military, or public context. In Japanese, this concept is typically expressed through set phrases used in awards, formal commendations, or honorific descriptions of someone's career achievements.
To refer to someone's distinguished services in a formal context, such as receiving an award or being recognized for exceptional work.
Refers to meritorious deeds or distinguished services, often used in the context of awards or honors. Commonly seen in phrases like 功労賞 (Meritorious Service Award).
To describe someone's lifetime or career as being filled with distinguished services, often in a narrative or commemorative context.
Means 'to leave behind achievements' or 'to render distinguished services'. Commonly used to summarize a person's career contributions.
彼は教育界に多大な功績を残した。
He rendered distinguished services to the field of education.
功労 (こうろう) emphasizes the meritorious nature of the service itself, often implying long-term dedication and is frequently used in award names. 功績 (こうせき) focuses more on the concrete achievements or results, and is more versatile in describing contributions across various fields.
The direct translation 'distinguished services' as '区別されたサービス' is nonsensical in Japanese. Always use established terms like 功労 or 功績 depending on the context.
He was awarded a medal in recognition of his many years of distinguished services.
Means achievements or meritorious deeds. Often used in formal contexts to describe someone's distinguished services or contributions.
彼女の科学分野での功績は広く称えられている。
Her distinguished services in the field of science are widely praised.
Literally 'remarkable achievements', this phrase emphasizes the outstanding nature of the services. Used in formal reports or commendations.
彼は顕著な功績により、特別昇進を果たした。
He received a special promotion due to his distinguished services.
A formal term for distinguished services, especially in military or official contexts. Often used in awards like 殊勲賞 (Distinguished Service Award).
彼は戦場での殊勲により、最高位の勲章を受けた。
He received the highest medal for his distinguished services on the battlefield.
Refers to a person who has rendered distinguished services; a meritorious person. Often used in titles or descriptions of honored individuals.
彼は会社の功労者として表彰された。
He was commended as a person of distinguished services to the company.
Means 'great contributions'. While not a direct translation of 'distinguished services', it is a natural way to express the idea of significant, praiseworthy service in many contexts.
彼女の多大な貢献により、プロジェクトは成功した。
Thanks to her distinguished services, the project was a success.