also: きくかしょう
Order of the Chrysanthemum
Japan's highest order, established in 1876. The full name is 大勲位菊花章 (だいくんいきっかしょう).
The Order of the Chrysanthemum is Japan's highest decoration.
Standard kanji spelling; the reading きっかしょう is the most common.
Alternate reading; less common than きっかしょう.
From 菊花 (きっか, 'chrysanthemum') + 章 (しょう, 'medal, badge'). The chrysanthemum is the imperial crest of Japan.