名めい誉よ

noun, na-adjective

honor; glory; distinction

Refers to public recognition, fame, or the esteem one gains from achievements. Often used in formal or elevated contexts.

• 彼かれはノーベル賞しょうを受じゅ賞しょうし、大おおきな名めい誉よを得えた。

  He won the Nobel Prize and gained great honor.

• それは我わが校こうの名めい誉よに関かかわる問もん題だいだ。

  That is a matter concerning our school's honor.

noun

prestige; dignity; reputation

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).

• 彼かれは不ふ正せいを働はたらいて、自じ分ぶんの名めい誉よを傷きずつけた。

  He acted dishonestly and damaged his own reputation.

• 家か族ぞくの名めい誉よを守まもるために戦たたかった。

  He fought to protect his family's honor.

noun, used as a prefix

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).

• 彼かれは大だい学がくから名めい誉よ博はく士し号ごうを授じゅ与よされた。

  He was awarded an honorary doctorate by the university.

• 名めい誉よ会かい長ちょうとして式しき典てんに出しゅっ席せきした。

  He attended the ceremony as honorary chairman.