Honor, credit, or public praise awarded to someone or something; glory or distinction.
彼は長年の功績で名誉を受けた。
He received honor for his long years of achievements.
オリンピックでメダルを取ることは大きな名誉だ。
Winning a medal at the Olympics is a great honor.
彼の名誉は不当な中傷で傷つけられた。
His honor/reputation was damaged by unfair slander.
Prestige, reputation, or dignity; a person's or institution's standing or good name.
その大学は教育の面で高い名誉を持っている。
That university has high prestige in education.
家族の名誉を守るために行動した。
He acted to protect the family's honor/reputation.
失言で会社の名誉が傷ついた。
A gaffe damaged the company's reputation.
Used as a prefix meaning 'honorary' (e.g., honorary president, honorary doctorate); a title without active duties.
彼は大学から名誉博士の称号を受けた。
He was awarded an honorary doctorate by the university.
退職後、彼女は名誉会長に就任した。
After retiring, she became the honorary chairperson.
名誉教授として学生の相談に乗ることもある。
As an honorary professor, he sometimes counsels students.