This is the 5599th most frequent Japanese word.
こけん
"こけん" (koken) means "honor," "reputation," or "personal dignity."
In this sentence, 'こけん' implies causing harm or disgrace to one's honor, reputation, or dignity.
彼は弱い方法の選択により彼の名誉をこけんした。
He discredited his own honor by choosing a weak method.
Here, 'こけん' refers to one's sense of honor or dignity, emphasizing its significance in decision-making.
彼女は会社の利益よりもこけんを重要視している。
She values honor over company profits.
In this instance, 'こけん' is used to imply preserving one's honor or reputation from being tarnished.