This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

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くん
merit (esp. order of merit)
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いさお
distinguished service; meritorious service
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勲章

くんしょう
decoration; order; medal
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勲一等

勲1等
くんいっとう
order of the 1st class
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叙勲

じょくん
conferring of decorations
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殊勲

しゅくん
meritorious deeds
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勲功

くんこう
merits; distinguished services
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殊勲賞

しゅくんしょう
outstanding performance award; outstanding performance prize; most valuable player award; Outstanding Performance Award; Distinguished Service Medal (e.g. military: US, UK, etc.)
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勲等

くんとう
the Order of Merit
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金鵄勲章

きんしくんしょう
The Order of the Golden Kite (Japanese military award)