desire for fame; ambition for honor
A somewhat formal or literary term for the inner drive to achieve recognition, honor, or renown. Often used in discussions of character or motivation.
His actions stemmed from a desire for honor.
People with a strong desire for fame are extremely afraid of failure.
Compound of 名誉 (honor, fame) and 心 (heart, mind, spirit). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows a common pattern for abstract psychological nouns.