noun
A somewhat formal or literary noun for the honor, glory, or high reputation a person or group earns through great deeds or character. Often used in set phrases like 誉れ高い or 誉れを得る.
彼は戦場で誉れ高い功績を残した。
He achieved glorious deeds on the battlefield.
この賞は我が校の誉れです。
This award is an honor for our school.
名誉 is the common, everyday word for 'honor' or 'reputation'. 誉れ is more literary and carries a stronger nuance of glory or renown.
栄光 focuses on 'glory' or 'splendor', often in a grand or historical context. 誉れ emphasizes the honor or high reputation that comes from such glory.
Derived from the verb 誉める (ほめる, 'to praise'). The noun form 誉れ originally referred to the state of being praised, later shifting to mean 'honor' or 'glory'.