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栄名 (えいめい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

栄えい名めい

Meanings

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noun

glory; honor; fame

Literary or formal noun for glory, honor, or renown. Not used in everyday conversation; more common in written or elevated contexts.

彼かれは戦せん場じょうで栄えい名めいを得えた。
He gained glory on the battlefield.
栄えい名めいを求もとめて旅たび立だつ。
Set out in search of honor and fame.

Kanji

栄flourish, prosperity, honor
名name, noted, distinguished

Similar words

名めい誉よ
名誉 is the common word for honor or prestige, used in everyday and formal contexts. 栄名 is more literary and emphasizes glory or renown.
栄えい光こう
栄光 is the common word for glory, often used in sports or achievements. 栄名 is rarer and carries a more classical, honor-bound nuance.

Etymology

Compound of 栄 (glory, honor) and 名 (name, reputation). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word is used in classical and literary Japanese to denote a celebrated name or renown.