光栄 Honor

Meaning

Primary

Honor

Alternative

Privilege

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

When a light shines on how much you've prospered, it's a great honor. You don't feel like you did anything so special, but it's really a privilege for the light to come down on you like this.

光栄 is generally used to express a deep sense of gratitude and pride when given an opportunity, receiving a compliment, or being acknowledged in a meaningful way. In those situations it's common to say 光栄です to show you feel honored or privileged.

Reading

こうえい

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

こんなステキなチームで試合ができて光栄です。

I am honored to play in such a wonderful team.

この賞を受賞できたことは、私にとって大変光栄なことです。

It is a great honor for me to receive this award.

ワニカニで働けることを、とても光栄に思っています。皆さんのお役に立てるよう努力していきます。どうぞよろしくお願いいたします。

I feel extremely honored to work at WaniKani. I will strive to be of assistance to everyone. Thank you very much for your support.

Kanji Composition

1. 光

   こう Light
2. 栄

   えい Prosper