功労 (kourou) Japanese meaning: meritorious deed | Kotomora、
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He was commended for his many years of distinguished service.
We honor the employees who have contributed to the company's growth.
Usage patterns
〈人〉の功労を認めるto recognize someone's meritorious service
The company recognized his many years of meritorious service and honored him.
功労に報いるto reward someone's meritorious service
The retirement bonus is meant to reward years of meritorious service.
〈人〉の功労をたたえるto praise someone's distinguished service
At the ceremony, the founder's distinguished service was praised.
長年の功労many years of meritorious service
She received a medal for her many years of meritorious service.