Meaning

Primary

Honoring

Alternative

Commending

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

If you want someone's awesomeness to appear clearly to the world, you can start by honoring them. Commending someone in a public setting is a surefire way to let everyone know how great they are.

Reading

けんしょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

明日、市民会館で顕彰式が行われます。

The commendation ceremony will be held at the civic center tomorrow.

私は、地域ボランティア活動を顕彰する制度を作るべきだと思うんです。

I think we should create a system to honor community volunteer activities.

先日、献血50回をねぎらう顕彰をいただきました。

I received a commendation the other day in appreciation of my 50 blood donations.

「内閣総理大臣顕彰」とは、日本の内閣総理大臣が、特に功績のあった個人・団体をたたえるために授与する顕彰のことです。

"The Prime Minister's Commendation" refers to an honor granted by the Prime Minister of Japan in recognition of individuals or organizations that have made particularly outstanding achievements.

Kanji Composition