勲章

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 勲章 is read as くんしょう and means a medal or decoration.
• Basic usage: It refers to a medal or decoration awarded for achievement and sometimes displayed as a historic object.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Receiving a medal for achievement
  • 勲章: The general received a medal in recognition of their achievements. Example: 将軍は功績を認められて勲章を授けられた。
• Displaying an old decoration
  • 勲章: An old decoration and a photograph of its recipient are displayed at the museum. Example: 博物館に古い勲章と受章者の写真が展示されている。