Refers to public recognition, fame, or the esteem one gains from achievements. Often used in formal or elevated contexts.
He won the Nobel Prize and gained great honor.
それは我が校の名誉に関わる問題だ。
That is a matter concerning our school's honor.
Focuses on social standing, good name, and the respect one commands. Often used in phrases like 名誉を傷つける (damage one's reputation).
彼は不正を働いて、自分の名誉を傷つけた。
He acted dishonestly and damaged his own reputation.
家族の名誉を守るために戦った。
He fought to protect his family's honor.
honorary
Used as a prefix to indicate an honorary title or position, e.g., 名誉会長 (honorary chairman), 名誉博士 (honorary doctorate).
彼は大学から名誉博士号を授与された。
He was awarded an honorary doctorate by the university.
名誉会長として式典に出席した。
He attended the ceremony as honorary chairman.
He fought in court to protect his family's honor.
The article damaged his reputation.
He gained worldwide honor for that discovery.
On my honor, that is the truth.
This is a great honor for me.
名誉 covers honor or prestige in a broad sense, including achievements and awards, whereas 面目 is specifically about social face and reputation.
名誉 refers broadly to honor or reputation itself, while 功名 specifically ties that honor to a notable accomplishment.
名誉 means honor or a good reputation, the direct opposite of the disgrace expressed by 恥辱.
名誉 means honor or prestige, the opposite of 汚し's sense of shame or disgrace brought upon a name or family.
名誉 means honor or glory, the direct opposite of the disgrace expressed by 恥.
love of fame; desire for honor
honorary position; honorary office