旭きょく日じつ重じゅう光こう章しょう

noun

Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star

A Japanese order (decoration) established in 1875. The second highest class of the Order of the Rising Sun, awarded for distinguished achievements.

• 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重じゅう光こう章しょうを受じゅ章しょうした。

  He received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star for his many years of distinguished service.