Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 身に余る光栄(みにあまるこうえい) in Japanese

身に余る光栄, 身にあまる光栄
Kana Reading
みにあまるこうえい
Romaji
miniamarukōei
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    undeserved honor (honour); too great an honour


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

9 strokes

flourish, prosperity, honor, glory, splendor

On'Yomi: エイ, ヨウ

Kun'Yomi: さか.える, は.え, -ば.え, は.える, え

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JLPT 3

7 strokes

too much, myself, surplus, other, remainder

On'Yomi: ヨ

Kun'Yomi: あま.る, あま.り, あま.す, あんま.り

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JLPT 4

6 strokes

ray, light

On'Yomi: コウ

Kun'Yomi: ひか.る, ひかり

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JLPT 2

7 strokes

somebody, person, one's station in life

On'Yomi: シン

Kun'Yomi: み

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