noun
Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun
The highest class of the Order of the Rising Sun, a Japanese national decoration. Used in formal contexts and official honors.
彼は長年の功績により旭日大綬章を受章した。
He received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun for his many years of service.
The general name for the Order of the Rising Sun; 旭日大綬章 is the highest class within this order.
The name combines 旭日 (rising sun) with 大綬 (grand cordon) and 章 (decoration), reflecting the design and rank of the medal.