Japanese Symbol for
栄光eikō
glory · splendour · radiant honour
Readings
Meaning
Glory, splendour, radiant honour. 栄光 combines 栄 (prosperity, to flourish) with 光 (light, radiance). Literally "radiant flourishing" — the brilliant light of achievement and honour.
Example words
栄誉
eiyo
honour, glory
光栄
kōei
honour, privilege (radiant glory)
繁栄
han'ei
prosperity, flourishing
栄冠
eikan
laurel wreath, crown of glory
武士の誉れ
bushi no homare
the glory of the warrior
誉れ
homare
honour, glory, fame
光栄です (kōei desu — "it is my honour/glory") is one of Japanese's most common formal expressions of gratitude and pride when receiving recognition. 栄 (ei) alone appears in 栄養 (eiyō — nutrition, "flourishing nourishment") — reflecting the idea that physical flourishing requires proper nourishment.
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