名誉（めいよ、meiyo）
- honor

The Japanese word 名誉 (めいよ) primarily means "honor," "prestige," "reputation," or "glory." It refers to the respect and admiration one receives for their achievements, character, or position. It can also describe the quality of being worthy of such respect and admiration. The concept of 名誉 is deeply embedded in Japanese culture, often emphasizing the importance of upholding one's integrity and acting in a way that brings credit to oneself and one's group. It can involve various aspects such as personal honor, societal recognition, and the reputation of an institution or organization. It’s about being esteemed and respected by others.

⚫︎ 名誉ある賞を受賞する。 Translation: To receive an honorable award. ⚫︎ 彼女は名誉のために戦った。 Translation: She fought for honor. ⚫︎ 会社の[名誉]を傷つける。 Translation: To damage the company's reputation/名誉.

名誉 is a formal word and is typically used in formal or serious contexts. ⚫︎ It is often used in situations involving awards, accomplishments, or defending one’s reputation. ⚫︎ You might use it in a conversation to talk about someone’s commendable actions, a respected position, or the importance of upholding moral standards. ⚫︎ It's less common in casual everyday conversation but frequently appears in news reports, business discussions, and historical contexts.

⚫︎ The word 名誉 is written in kanji as 名誉. ⚫︎ The reading in hiragana is めいよ. ⚫︎ It's not typically written in katakana. ⚫︎ There is no variation in the okurigana (suffix hiragana).

⚫︎ 栄誉（えいよ - glory, honor） ⚫︎ 名声（めいせい - fame, reputation） ⚫︎ 評判（ひょうばん - reputation, fame） ⚫︎ 光栄（こうえい - honor, glory）

⚫︎ 不名誉（ふめいよ - dishonor, disgrace） ⚫︎ 不評（ふひょう - bad reputation） ⚫︎ 汚名（おめい - disgrace, stigma）

彼は長年の研究により、学術[名誉]を得た。 ・Translation: He gained academic honor through years of research. ・Explanation: This sentence illustrates how 名誉 is used in the context of academic achievement and recognition for one's accomplishments.

その会社は不正行為で[名誉]を失墜した。 ・Translation: That company lost its reputation due to fraudulent activities. ・Explanation: This sentence demonstrates how 名誉 can be lost or damaged due to negative actions.

The word 名誉 is a combination of two kanji: 名 (めい), meaning "name," "reputation," or "fame," and 誉 (よ), meaning "praise," "glory," or "honor." Together, they combine to convey the concept of having a good name, a respected reputation, and receiving praise.