名誉 — meaning in English
meiyo
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English meaning
- emeritus adjective Retired from a post, especially a university professorship, but allowed to keep the title as an honour.
- glory noun Great honour, fame, or admiration earned through achievement.
- honor noun Great respect or high regard, often earned through integrity or achievement.
- kudos noun Praise, credit, or recognition for something a person has achieved.
- prestige noun A widely admired reputation or status resulting from success, quality, or high standing.
Senses
名誉 is used for these senses in English:
- emeritus (often, postpositive) Retired, but retaining an honorific version of a previous title.
- glory Honour, admiration, or distinction, accorded by common consent to a person or thing; high reputation; renown.
- honor (uncountable) Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful).
- honor (countable) A token of praise or respect; something that represents praiseworthiness or respect, such as a prize or award given by the state to a citizen.
- kudos Praise; accolades.
- prestige The quality of how good the reputation of something or someone is, how favourably something or someone is regarded.
emeritus — full definition
- adjective Retired from a post, especially a university professorship, but allowed to keep the title as an honour.
- noun A person who holds such a title, particularly a retired professor.
glory — full definition
- noun Great honour, fame, or admiration earned through achievement.
- noun Magnificent beauty or splendor.
- verb To take great pride or joy in something.