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Noun referring to a prize or award, often non-physical or symbolic. Used in phrases like 『賞をもらう』 (shou o morau, 'to receive a prize') or 『賞金』 (shoukin, 'prize money').
Theme
User and their classmate Akira are at a school award ceremony, discussing the prizes given out for academic achievements. Akira points out a trophy.
賞
しょう
prize, award
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Think of a prize trophy on a shelf. 『賞』 (shou, 'prize') sounds like 'show' — you show your prize to everyone!
Cultural Note
『賞』 (shou, 'prize') is commonly used for awards in competitions, academic achievements, or cultural events, such as 『ノーベル賞』 (Noberu shou, 'Nobel Prize') or 『文学賞』 (bungaku shou, 'literary prize').
Forms
Base: 賞Noun referring to a prize or award, often non-physical or symbolic. Used in phrases like 『賞をもらう』 (shou o morau, 'to receive a prize') or 『賞金』 (shoukin, 'prize money').