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.
He is the pride of his family.
He achieved glorious deeds on the battlefield.
This award is an honor for our school.
He earned honor through that achievement.
Receiving this award is an honor for him.
誇り refers to the personal feeling of pride one holds inside, while 誉れ refers to the outward honor or high reputation one earns in others' eyes.
光栄 expresses a personal, often humble feeling of being honored by something, while 誉れ is a more literary noun naming the honor or renown itself.
恥 means shame or disgrace, the direct opposite of the honor and glory expressed by 誉れ.
Standard kanji spelling; the okurigana れ is always used.
Kana spelling is sometimes used for clarity or stylistic effect, but the kanji form is more common.
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'.