“Distinguished service” or “Meritorious service” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “勲”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “勲” means “Merit” or “Achievement for a nation” etc.

Jouyou Kanji “勲”

Jouyou Kanji “勲” Stroke Order
Stroke # |
15 Strokes |
On-Yomi |
くん(kun) |
Kun-Yomi |
いさお(isao) |
Meanings |
Distinguished service, Exploit, Achievement (for a nation) |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “勲”, and their meanings
Words |
Meanings |
勲位(くんい-ku n i) |
The rank given to those who have made a contribution to the nation or monarch, Order of merit |
勲記(くんき) |
Certificate for decoration, Commendation accompanying the award of a decoration |
勲業(くんぎょう-ku n gyo u) |
Achievement devoted to the nation and/or the monarch |
勲功(くんこう-ku n ko u) |
Distinguished services, Achievement devoted to the nation and/or the monarch, Merits |
勲章(くんしょう-ku n sho u) |
An insignia awarded in recognition of merit, Badge, Medal, Decoration |
勲臣(くんしん-ku n shi n) |
Honorable vassal, Meritorious vassal |
勲績(くんせき-ku n se ki) |
Achievement, Merit |
勲等(くんとう-ku n to u) |
Ranks given according to the Japanese honors system, Japanese honors system |
勳門(くんもん-ku n mo n) |
Honorable family, Meritorious clan |
元勲(げんくん-ge n ku n) |
Elder statesman, Elder statesman who rendered a great service to the nation |
殊勲(しゅくん-shu ku n) |
Distinguished service, Meritorious deed, Special merit |
賞勲(しょうくん-sho u ku n) |
Awarding merit |
忠勲(ちゅうくん-chu u ku n) |
Merits for serving one’s master |
武勲(ぶくん-bu ku n) |
Feats of arms, Military exploits, Distinguished military service |
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