記章・徽章|きしょうkishou[0]heiban (flat)

1. nounmedal; badge; insignia

• SynonymバッジNeutralLoanword and the everyday word for a badge pinned on clothing; 「記章」 is the more formal, written term.
• SynonymメダルNeutralA metal medal given for commendation or commemoration, stressing the award aspect — think Olympic medals.
• SynonymエンブレムNeutralLoanword for an emblem or crest, used mostly for sports teams and car brands; 「記章」 denotes official insignia showing rank or duty.

In daily speech 「バッジ」 is the default. Use 「メダル」 for competition or award medals and 「エンブレム」 for team or brand emblems; 「記章」 (also written 「徽章」) suits formal, written contexts for official insignia.

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1. 記念きねんのためにその関係者かんけいしゃに与あたえる印しるし。
2. （「徽章きしょう」の「同音どうおんの漢字かんじによる書かきかえ」）身分みぶんや職務しょくむなどをあらわすために衣服いふくや帽子ぼうしなどに付つける印しるし。