勲くん一いっ等とう

noun

Order of the 1st Class

Refers to the highest rank within the Japanese system of orders and decorations (勲章). Historically awarded for exceptional merit, now part of the modern honors system.

• 彼かれは長なが年ねんの功こう績せきにより勲くん一いっ等とう瑞ずい宝ほう章しょうを授じゅ与よされた。

  He was awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class, for his many years of service.