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金鵄勲章 (kinshikunshou) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

金きん鵄し勲くん章しょう

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Meanings

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Order of the Golden Kite

A historical Japanese military decoration, awarded for bravery, leadership, or command in battle. Abolished after World War II.

金きん鵄し勲くん章しょうは、武ぶ功こう抜ばつ群ぐんな軍ぐん人じんに授じゅ与よされた

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The Order of the Golden Kite was awarded to soldiers with distinguished military service.

Kanji

金gold
鵄kite, horned owl, wine cups
勲meritorious deed, merit
章badge, chapter, composition

Etymology

From 金 (kin, 'gold') + 鵄 (shi, 'kite (bird)') + 勲章 (kunshō, 'medal, decoration'). The golden kite is a mythical bird associated with the legendary first Emperor Jimmu.