“Honour” in Japanese
Short answer
Honour in Japanese is “光栄” (kouei). Full meaning: honour, honor, glory, privilege.
Other ways to say “Honour” in Japanese
体面
taimen honour, honor, dignity, prestige, reputation, appearances
栄誉
eiyo honour, honor
誉れ
homare honour, honor
名誉
meiyo honor, honour, credit, glory, fame, distinction; prestige, dignity, reputation, honor, good name; honorary (e.g. president, doctorate)
面目
menboku face, honour, honor, reputation, prestige, dignity, credit; appearance, look
栄
sakae honor, honour, glory
操
sou fidelity, honour, honor, constancy; chastity (of a woman), faithfulness (e.g. to one's husband)
敬意
keii respect, honour, honor
オナー
onaa honor, honour
誉望
yobou honor, honour
肩身
katami shoulders, body; honour, honor, prestige, face
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