Refers to public recognition, prestige, or a high distinction conferred on someone. Often used in formal contexts such as awards, titles, or achievements.
He was awarded the Nobel Prize and basked in great honor.
A commemorative ceremony was held to honor that distinction.
The country conferred on him the honor of serving as an Olympic committee member.
She received the highest honor, the Nobel Prize.
As the representative, he bore the honor of his country.
The team was crowned with the honor of winning the championship.
栄光 emphasizes triumphant glory, especially after victory or success, while 栄誉 focuses on the recognition or distinction conferred.
恥辱 means disgrace or shame, the direct opposite of the public honor expressed by 栄誉.
栄養 (nutrition) sounds very similar to 栄誉 (honor) but has an entirely unrelated meaning about food and health.
Compound of 栄 (glory, prosperity) and 誉 (praise, honor). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination has been used to mean 'high honor' since at least the Meiji period.