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award in Japanese

award in Japanese is 賞, 表彰 — award means a prize or honour given for merit or achievement.

award in Japanese

賞
noun
Pronounced: shō
A trophy or medal; something that denotes an accomplishment, especially in a competition. A prize or honor based on merit.
表彰
noun
Pronounced: hyōshō
A trophy or medal; something that denotes an accomplishment, especially in a competition. A prize or honor based on merit.

What does "award" mean?

  1. noun A prize or honour given for merit or achievement.
    "He proudly placed the award on the shelf beside his old school trophies."
  2. verb To officially give someone a prize, sum of money, or other benefit as the result of a decision.
    "The committee will award a certificate to every child who finishes the course."
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award in a sentence

  • He proudly placed the award on the shelf beside his old school trophies.
  • She won an award for her documentary film.
  • The committee will award a certificate to every child who finishes the course.
  • The judge awarded damages to the injured party.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "award" in Japanese?
"award" in Japanese is 賞, 表彰. award means: A prize or honour given for merit or achievement.
How do you pronounce 賞?
"award" in Japanese is 賞, pronounced "shō".
How do you use "award" in a sentence?
Example: "He proudly placed the award on the shelf beside his old school trophies." In Japanese, "award" is 賞, 表彰.
Are there other ways to say "award" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "award": 賞, 表彰.
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