The kanji 彰 primarily conveys the meaning of "to make clear," "to reveal," "to show," "to make evident," or "to praise" and "to commend." It implies bringing something into prominence, whether it's a quality, an action, or a person. It suggests clarity, recognition, and the act of highlighting something worthy.

・On-yomi (音読み): ショウ ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): あき（らか）

⚫︎顕彰（けんしょう） Translation: Recognition; commendation; glorification. ⚫︎彰显（しょうけん） Translation: To show clearly; to make evident. ⚫︎表彰（ひょうしょう） Translation: Commendation; award; citation.

The kanji 彰 is a phono-semantic compound (形声文字). The left side is the radical 彡（サン） which represents "hair" or "ornament" and is often associated with beauty or appearance. The right side is 章（ショウ） meaning "chapter," "section," or "rule." 章also carries the meaning of clarity or order. Together, the combination of these components suggests something being clearly presented, highlighted, or made beautiful. It implies the act of making something stand out or be recognized.