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.

Reading

こうえい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

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