桐とう花か大だい綬じゅ章しょう

noun

Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers

A high-ranking Japanese order established in 1888, awarded for exceptional contributions to the state or society. The paulownia flowers are a traditional symbol of Japan.

• 彼かれは長なが年ねんの功こう績せきにより桐とう花か大だい綬じゅ章しょうを授じゅ与よされた。

  He was awarded the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers for his many years of service.