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光栄

A formal feeling of honor or privilege.

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Noun, Na-adjective

"An Honor" / "A Privilege"

Describes a feeling of deep honor and pride derived from receiving praise, a role, or an invitation from others.

Example

A ぜひ 、 私たち の プロジェクト に 参加 し て ください 。
B お 誘い いただき 、 とても 光栄 です 。

[A:] We'd love for you to join our project. [B:] I'm very honored by your invitation.

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A formal feeling of honor or privilege.
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