in recognition of
〜を称えて
解説 Definition
功績や貢献を正式に称えるときに使う表現で、贈り物や式典の理由を説明する前置詞句として登場する。受賞理由や感謝の気持ちを伝える際に相手に敬意を示せる丁寧な言い方。
"In recognition of" means as a way of showing respect, thanks, or praise for someone's achievement, service, or effort. It is often used in formal contexts such as awards, ceremonies, and official messages. The phrase connects an action or honor with the reason for it.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
recognition は recognize の名詞形なので、まず「認める・評価する」が芯。in recognition of は直訳気味に「〜を認めたしるしとして」と置くと、単なる贈与ではなく、功績を公に評価している感じが残る。賞状・感謝状・記念品の説明でよく使われ、後ろには service, achievement, contribution などが続きやすい。in honor of も似るが、こちらの方が“敬意”寄りで、recognition は“実績を認める”響きが強い。式典や ceremony の文脈と結びつけて覚えると定着しやすい。
Here, `recognition` is not just noticing something; it is public praise or formal credit. `In recognition of` is a fixed phrase often used before words like `service`, `achievement`, or `contribution`. Think of award speeches and certificates: this phrase explains the reason for the honor.
例文
In recognition of her long service, the company presented her with a silver watch.
長年の貢献を称えて会社は彼女に銀の時計を贈った。
They held a ceremony in recognition of the volunteers' efforts.
ボランティアの尽力を称えて式典が開かれた。
in recognition of の類義語・関連語
in recognition of の語源・成り立ち Etymology
recognitionはラテン語「re-」(再び)+「cognoscere」(知る)が語源。「改めて知る→認識する→功績を認める」と意味が発展した。人の業績を公に認めて称える場面で使われる。関連語: cognition(認知), recognize(認識する)。
The word "recognition" comes from Latin parts meaning "again" ("re-") and "to know" ("cognoscere"). The basic idea was "to know again" or "identify," and later it widened to mean "to officially notice and value" someone’s work or achievement. In the phrase "in recognition of," that later sense of public acknowledgment is central. Related words include "recognize" and "cognition."
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