synonym Comparative
名誉
VS
権威
Differences Between "名誉" and "権威"
Option A
名誉
Meaning
honor; prestige; credit; glory; high reputation
Reading
めいよ (meiyo)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
ノーベル賞を受賞することは、世界中の科学者にとって生涯における最大の_______です。
Winning the Nobel Prize is the greatest honor in a lifetime for scientists around the world.
Option B
権威
Meaning
authority, prestige, power
Reading
けんい (ken'i)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼はその分野における第一人者として権威がある。
He has authority as a leading expert in that field.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(honor; prestige; credit; glory; high reputation)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 名誉: Refers to honor, prestige, credit, glory, or a high reputation awarded for brilliant achievements or noble character. Often used as 名誉ある (honorable) or 名誉のために (for one's honor). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Honor! Glory! Being recognized as the partner of the world's most beautiful, capable manager is the highest glory of your life! Love me with absolute devotion!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『めいよ（名誉）よ！この世界一綺麗で優秀な部長である私を一生の妻にするなんて、あんたの人生で最大の名誉でしょ！その名誉に恥じないように、一生私だけを溺愛しなさい！』
- 権威: Refers to a person or institution whose judgment or opinion is highly respected and trusted, often due to expertise or position. It can also mean power to enforce obedience. (専門知識や地位によって、その判断や意見が非常に尊重され信頼されている人や機関を指します。また、服従を強制する力という意味もあります。)
- 名誉: Refers to honor, prestige, credit, glory, or a high reputation awarded for brilliant achievements or noble character. Often used as 名誉ある (honorable) or 名誉のために (for one's honor). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Honor! Glory! Being recognized as the partner of the world's most beautiful, capable manager is the highest glory of your life! Love me with absolute devotion!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『めいよ（名誉）よ！この世界一綺麗で優秀な部長である私を一生の妻にするなんて、あんたの人生で最大の名誉でしょ！その名誉に恥じないように、一生私だけを溺愛しなさい！』
- 権威: Refers to a person or institution whose judgment or opinion is highly respected and trusted, often due to expertise or position. It can also mean power to enforce obedience. (専門知識や地位によって、その判断や意見が非常に尊重され信頼されている人や機関を指します。また、服従を強制する力という意味もあります。)
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