栄 光(えいこう)

えいこう

noun

glory; honor; splendor

1. glory; honor; splendor

A state of great achievement, brilliance, or triumph that brings admiration and respect. Used for significant accomplishments, historical achievements, or religious contexts.

栄光(えいこう)に輝(かがや)く。

To shine with glory.

過去(かこ)の栄光(えいこう)にしがみつく。

To cling to past glory.

長年(ながねん)の努力(どりょく)が実(みの)り、チームは栄光(えいこう)を手(て)にした。

Years of effort bore fruit, and the team achieved glory.

Refers to brilliant achievement or triumphant success that brings great honor. Composed of 栄(えい) (prosperity/flourishing) + 光(こう) (light/radiance).

Common collocations

栄光(えいこう)に輝(かがや)く: to shine with glory
栄光(えいこう)を手(て)にする: to achieve glory
栄光(えいこう)を勝(か)ち取(と)る: to win glory
過去(かこ)の栄光(えいこう): past glory
栄光(えいこう)の歴史(れきし): glorious history

Similar words

名誉(めいよ): honor — focuses on social recognition and reputation
光栄(こうえい): honor (used when expressing that something is an honor to oneself)
輝(かがや)き: radiance, brilliance — more metaphorical, less tied to achievement

Usage

光栄(こうえい) reverses the characters of 栄光(えいこう) but has a different usage — 光栄(こうえい) is used humbly to say "I'm honored," while 栄光(えいこう) describes the glory itself.

Related Words

Compare: 名誉(めいよ) (honor)

Compare: 光栄(こうえい) (honor)

Compare: 輝(かがや)き (radiance, brilliance)

Compare: 栄誉(えいよ) (honor)

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Added 2026.3.30 1:16 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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