Meaning

Primary

Medal

Alternatives

Prize, Reward

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

I praise you for what you did, so here's your prize to go along with my praise, a medal!

Reading

ほうしょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

褒賞を受け取るために舞台に上がろうとした時、彼女は階段につまづきました。

When she tried to go up on the stage to get her prize, she tripped on the stairs.

Kanji Composition