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JLPT N1na-adjectiveLevel estimated by Bebop

光こう栄えい

kouei

honored, privileged

A polite way to express appreciation for an opportunity or recognition. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

  1. あなたと仕事しごとができて光栄こうえいでした。

    It was a great privilege working with you.

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  2. お会あいできて光栄こうえいに存ぞんじます。

    It’s a privilege to meet you.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

  3. ここにいることを光栄こうえいに思おもいます。

    I’m honored to be here.

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Kanji in 光栄

  • 光ray; lightOnコウKunひかる・ひかり
  • 栄flourish; prosperityOnエイ・ヨウKunさかえる・はえ・はえる

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