光栄(こうえい)

こうえい
na-adjective / noun
honor, glory, privilege
1. honor, glory, privilege
A feeling of pride or distinction from being recognized or given an opportunity. Often used in formal greetings and business contexts.
光栄(こうえい)に思(おも)います。
I feel honored.
お会(あ)いできて光栄(こうえい)です。
It's an honor to meet you.
Common formal greeting
この賞(しょう)をいただけるのは大変(たいへん)光栄(こうえい)なことです。
It is a great honor to receive this award.
先生(せんせい)にお招(まね)きいただき、光栄(こうえい)に存(ぞん)じます。
I am honored to have been invited by you, professor.
Very formal/humble phrasing with 存じます

光栄(こうえい) expresses a feeling of honor or privilege, often in response to recognition, praise, or an opportunity.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 光栄(こうえい)です (it's an honor)
  • 光栄(こうえい)に思(おも)う (to feel honored)
  • 光栄(こうえい)に存(ぞん)じます (to feel honored — humble/formal)
  • 大変(たいへん)光栄(こうえい)な (a great honor)

USAGE:

  • Primarily used in formal and polite contexts such as speeches, business meetings, and ceremonies
  • Can function as a na-adjective (光栄(こうえい)な) or as a noun
  • Often paired with です or に思(おも)う

Related Words

Homophone: 公営(こうえい) (publicly operated)
general
Added 2026.3.25 23:37 · Revised 2026.4.11 9:58
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