This country takes pride in its past glory.
He devoted himself to the glory of his country.
この庭園は秋の栄えを見せている。
This garden shows the splendor of autumn.
その王朝は栄えを極めた時代があった。
That dynasty once reached the height of its splendor.
光栄 expresses the personal feeling of being honored by something, whereas 栄え describes the state of glory or splendor itself.
繁栄 emphasizes prosperity and thriving (economic, national), while 栄え is broader and more literary, covering glory or splendor in general.
映え is a trendier, more casual word for visual appeal (as in インスタ映え), while 見栄え is a more general, traditional term for looking attractive.
衰退 means decline or decay, the direct opposite of the flourishing splendor described by 栄え.
good appearance; looking nice; attractive
result; outcome; performance · workmanship; execution; finish
glorious; honourable; splendid
Standard kanji spelling; the most common written form for this word.
Alternate kanji spelling, often used in contexts of visual brilliance or attractiveness (e.g., 映える).
Derived from the verb 栄える (はえる, 'to flourish, prosper'). The noun form 栄え nominalizes the state of flourishing or being glorious.