勲章 — meaning in English

English meaning

• medal noun A flat metal disc awarded as a prize or honor, often for achievement or bravery.
• order noun The arrangement of things in a particular sequence or pattern.

Senses

勲章 is used for these senses in English:

• order (countable) A decoration, awarded by a government, a dynastic house, or a religious body to an individual, usually for distinguished service to a nation or to humanity.

medal — full definition

1. noun A flat metal disc awarded as a prize or honor, often for achievement or bravery.
2. verb To win a medal in a competition.

order — full definition

1. noun The arrangement of things in a particular sequence or pattern.
2. noun A state of being calm, controlled, and free from disturbance; conformity with rules or law.
3. noun An instruction or command given by someone in authority.
4. noun A request to buy, sell, or supply goods or services.
5. noun A group of monks, nuns, or knights bound by shared rules and purpose; also, a rank in scientific classification between class and family.

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