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誉れ

ほまれ

N1honor · pride

Examples

国際大会で賞を得たことは町の誉れとなった。

彼女の誠実な仕事ぶりは家族の誉れだ。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: The literary noun 誉れ (ほまれ) denotes honor or pride brought by an admirable achievement or conduct.
  • Basic usage: An award may 町の誉れとなる, and an exemplary person can be 家族の誉れだ.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Honor shared by a group
    • It is honor that a connected group can take pride in, not simply the individual's happy feeling.

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