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記章 (きしょう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word Freq. Frequency Top 50,000 Meanings 1
noun
medal ; badge ; insignia
Refers to a physical emblem worn on clothing or awarded as a token of honor, membership, or achievement. Covers both decorative pins and official insignia.
Written forms 記き 章しょう Usage 70%
Standard modern spelling, especially for commemorative medals and badges.
徽き 章しょう Usage 30%
Traditional kanji form; 徽 is not a jōyō kanji, so this spelling is less common in modern writing.
Kanji 記 scribe, account, narrative 付つ
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いる
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The school badge is attached to the collar of the uniform.
badge, chapter, composition
Similar words メダル メダル is a more general loanword for any medal, especially in sports. 記章 often implies an official or commemorative badge with a specific design.
バッジ バッジ is a casual loanword for a pin or button badge. 記章 sounds more formal and is used for official insignia or medals.
Etymology Compound of 記 (record, mark) and 章 (emblem, badge). The alternative form 徽章 uses 徽 (sign, emblem), which is not a jōyō kanji.
