かめい
Noun
1.
family name, house name
2.
family honour, family honor
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彼は家名を守るために努力した。
He strove to protect his family's honor.
その事件は、彼の家名に泥を塗るものだった。
That incident brought shame upon his family name.
古い家柄では、家名を受け継ぐことの重みが非常に大きい。
In old families, the weight of inheriting the family name (honor) is very significant.
武士の時代には、家名に恥じない生き方が重んじられた。
In the samurai era, a way of life that did not disgrace the family name was highly valued.
彼は家名を高めるために、事業で大きな成功を収めた。
He achieved great success in business to elevate his family's honor.
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