No. 4,278 in Japanese
光栄
Honor; privilege.
In a sentence
このような素晴らしい賞をいただけるとは、光栄です。
It is an honor to receive such a wonderful award.
Here, '光栄' expresses the speaker's gratitude and recognition of the honor bestowed upon them.
あなたとお会いできて、大変光栄に思います。
I am greatly honored to meet you.
In this sentence, '光栄' signifies the privilege and respect associated with meeting someone significant.
このプロジェクトに参加できることは、私たちにとって光栄なことです。
Participating in this project is an honor for us.
The use of '光栄' here reflects the pride and appreciation of being part of something important.
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