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A4 Noun, な-adjective

光栄(こうえい)honour, honor, glory, privilege

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    1. Noun, な-adjective

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        honour, honor, glory, privilege

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    光栄 【こうえい】

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    • 光栄(こうえい)なことに王様(おうさま)にお()にかかった。

      I had the honor of meeting the king.

    • ()められるなんて、()(あま)光栄(こうえい)です。

      To be praised is an honor beyond what I deserve.

      • 素敵(すてき)(しょう)をいただき、光栄(こうえい)(いた)りでございます。

        Receiving such a wonderful award is the utmost honor.

        • ()めに(あず)かるとは光栄(こうえい)です…(なん)()っていいのやら…。

          It is an honor to receive praise... I'm at a loss for words.

        • 市民(しみん):「ご招待(しょうたい)(あず)かり光栄(こうえい)(いた)りです。(こころ)から感謝(かんしゃ)(もう)()げます。」

          Citizen: 'I am deeply honored to receive this invitation. I express my heartfelt gratitude.'

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