merit; order of merit
Refers to distinguished service or achievement, especially in the context of national honors and decorations. Often used in formal or official contexts.
He was awarded a medal of honor for his many years of distinguished service.
He achieved great merit on the battlefield.
勲一等に叙せられる。
To be conferred the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun.
勲 means merit or distinguished honor, while 訓 means instruction or lesson, though both share the reading くん.
decoration; order; medal
conferring of decorations; bestowal of an order
military exploits; feats of arms; distinguished military service
distinguished service; meritorious deed
meritorious deeds; distinguished services
The kanji 勲 is composed of 力 (power) and 熏 (to smoke, to exert influence), suggesting the idea of exerting effort that leaves a lasting mark. The reading くん is the on'yomi.
elder statesman; founding father
order of merit; decoration rank
peerage and order of merit
order of merit; medal class · class number (of a medal); order (first, second, etc.)
commendation certificate; decoration diploma