功こう名みょう

also: こうめい

こ

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みょ

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Common wordFreq.FrequencyTop 100,000

Meanings

1

noun

Refers to a notable accomplishment that brings honor or renown, often in historical or formal contexts.

みょう

を

求もと

め

て

武む

者しゃ

修しゅ

行ぎょう

の

旅たび

に

出で

る

。

He sets out on a warrior's journey seeking fame and distinction.

功名Usage100%
- こうみょう
  Standard kanji spelling; the reading こうみょう is the most common.
- こうめい
  Less common reading; こうみょう is preferred in modern usage.
こうめい

手て柄がら
手柄 is a more common, everyday word for a meritorious deed or achievement, while 功名 carries a more formal, historical, or literary tone.
功こう績せき
功績 refers to a concrete achievement or contribution, often in a professional or public context, whereas 功名 emphasizes the honor or fame gained from the deed.

Compound of 功 (achievement, merit) and 名 (name, fame). The reading こうみょう is a regular on'yomi combination; こうめい is a less common variant.