名誉

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 名誉 is read as めいよ and means “honor”.
• Basic usage: It refers to an honorable award and personal honor endangered by betraying trust.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 名誉ある賞 / 名誉に関わる
  • Use 名誉ある賞 attributively and 名誉に関わる for something affecting one’s honor.