褒ほう章しょう

noun

medal of honor; medal of merit

Refers specifically to the Japanese government's Medal of Honor (褒章), awarded for achievements in various fields such as social welfare, culture, or public service. Not a general term for any medal.

• 彼かれは長なが年ねんのボランティア活かつ動どうが認みとめられ、褒ほう章しょうを受じゅ章しょうした。

  He was awarded a Medal of Honor in recognition of his many years of volunteer work.