reputation, praise, honor, glory
誉 centers on the high regard others hold for someone: a good reputation, public praise, honor, and glory. All meanings flow from being well thought of by others.
誉 combines 兴 (a simplified form related to lifting or raising) with 言 (words), suggesting words that raise someone's standing—praise or honor. The exact historical development of the top component is uncertain.
The top part 兴 looks like a raised platform, and 言 is words. Imagine words lifting someone onto a platform of honor and praise.
For ヨ, picture a crowd shouting 'Yo!' in praise, raising someone's reputation: Yo -> ヨ.
honor; honour; credit; glory; fame; distinction
honour; honor
dishonor; dishonour; disgrace; shame
honour; honor; glory; renown
dishonorable discharge; dishonourable discharge
surpassing one's master
honor killing; honour killing
honorary member
honorary president
stripping of honours (as a means of punishment); stripping of rights; public humiliation
honorary doctorate
restoring one's impaired reputation; regaining one's honor; redeeming oneself
honorary degree
honorary citizen
honorary citizenship
desire for fame
love of fame
restoring one's impaired reputation; regaining one's honor; redeeming oneself
professor emeritus; emeritus professor
pope emeritus