Meaning

Primary

Glory

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You have prospered so much that light seems to shine forth from your every pore in a golden aura. With the wealth, fame, and admiration you have achieved, you are the walking embodiment of glory.

栄光 is commonly used in expressions like 過去の栄光 (past glory), referring to the great achievements or status that one had in the past.

Reading

えいこう
  • 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

今回、勝利の栄光を手にしたのは、トーフグチームです!

The team that won a glorious victory this time is Team Tofugu!

あの芸人のネタ、『M1グランプリ』の栄光を勝ち取ったとは思えないクオリティだな。

That quality of that comedian's material makes it hard to believe they won the M-1 Grand Prix.

「昔の栄光を語るヤクザほどミジメな者はない」ってビエトが言ってたよ。

Viet said, "There's no one more pathetic than a yakuza who talks about past glory."

Kanji Composition