旭きょく日じつ中ちゅう綬じゅ章しょう

noun

Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon

A specific class of the Japanese Order of the Rising Sun, awarded for distinguished achievements. The name is a proper noun referring to the medal and its rank.

• 彼かれは長なが年ねんの功こう績せきにより旭きょく日じつ中ちゅう綬じゅ章しょうを受じゅ章しょうした。

  He received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon for his many years of service.