This is the 10177th most frequent Japanese word.
錦
"錦" (nishiki) refers to "brocade," a richly decorative fabric, often symbolizing beauty or excellence.
錦 (brocade) showcases luxury and elegance, symbolized through the garment.
錦の衣を纏って式に出席しました。
I attended the ceremony wearing a brocade garment.
錦 (honor) metaphorically represents the achievement being brought back to one's origins as a figurative display.
故郷に錦を飾ることができました。
I could return to my hometown with honor and success.
錦 (beautiful pattern) is used here metaphorically to describe the intricate beauty of the flower.