賞金
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Noun meaning 'prize money' or 'monetary award'. Used in contexts like contests, competitions, or rewards. Example: 『賞金を獲得する』 (shoukin o kakutoku suru, 'to win prize money').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are chatting at a café after watching a game show on TV. Ken is curious about the prize money.
賞金
しょうきん
prize money / monetary award
Culture & SocietyEntertainment & Media
Memory Hook
Imagine winning a 'shiny gold' prize — 'shin' sounds like 賞 (shou, 'prize') and 'kin' like 金 (kin, 'money'). 'Shin-kin' → 賞金 (shoukin, 'prize money').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 賞金 (shoukin, 'prize money') is often awarded in competitions like game shows, sports events, or lotteries. It's a common term in media and entertainment contexts.
Forms
Base: 賞金Noun meaning 'prize money' or 'monetary award'. Used in contexts like contests, competitions, or rewards. Example: 『賞金を獲得する』 (shoukin o kakutoku suru, 'to win prize money').