N3
めいよ (meiyo)
名誉
honor; prestige; credit; glory; high reputation
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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！』
📝 Example Sentences
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.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "名誉"!
金銭的な報酬よりも、彼はプロとしてのプライドと_______を守ることを最優先に選びました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 社会的な高い評価や誇り「名誉」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『名誉を守る！かっこいいわね！じゃあ、あんたが私を世界一幸せにするっていう「男の最高名誉」についても、命がけで守り抜きなさい！』
English: Since it represents high social evaluation and pride, 'honor/glory' (meiyo) is correct. Haruka: 'Guarding honor! Cool indeed! Then, regarding even that "highest manly honor" of making me the happiest in the world, guard it with your life!'
English: Since it represents high social evaluation and pride, 'honor/glory' (meiyo) is correct. Haruka: 'Guarding honor! Cool indeed! Then, regarding even that "highest manly honor" of making me the happiest in the world, guard it with your life!'
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