meritorious deed, merit
勲 centers on a notable achievement or contribution that deserves recognition: a meritorious deed or distinguished merit.
勲 combines 動 (movement, action) with 灬 (fire), suggesting the idea of achievements or merit earned through active effort, possibly with a sense of 'burning' dedication.
The top 動 means movement or action, and the bottom 灬 looks like a fire. Picture a person whose tireless actions and fiery dedication earn them great merit and recognition.
For クン, imagine a king (王, くん) awarding a medal for a meritorious deed: king -> クン, and the medal is the 勲.
decoration; order; medal
distinguished service; meritorious service
merit (esp. order of merit)
conferring of decorations
feats of arms; military exploits; distinguished military service
distinguished services; meritorious deeds
merits; distinguished services
reception of a decoration; reception of an order (of merit)
order of the 1st class
rank and order of merit
court rank and honors; court rank and honours
great achievement
elder statesman
order of merit
peerage and order of merit
(an) order of merit; medals for merit
commendation accompanying the award of a decoration
recipient of a decoration; recipient of an order (of merit)
conferment of Court ranks and decorations
recipient of a decoration (medal, order); person who has been decorated