懸賞
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Noun referring to a contest, lottery, or promotion that offers prizes or rewards. It can stand alone without a counter in natural Japanese.
Theme
At a local community center, User and their neighbor Mika are talking about a new contest to encourage recycling.
懸賞
けんしょう
offering prizes
Culture & SocietyEntertainment & Media
Memory Hook
Think of a 'sweepstakes' where you 'ken' (懸) for a prize — it's a contest with rewards! 'Ken-sho' → 懸賞 (kensho, 'offering prizes').
Cultural Note
『懸賞』 (kensho, 'offering prizes') is common in Japanese media, such as magazines, TV shows, and product promotions, where contests offer prizes like cash, trips, or merchandise to winners.
Forms
Base: 懸賞Noun referring to a contest, lottery, or promotion that offers prizes or rewards. It can stand alone without a counter in natural Japanese.