English–Japanese
“recognition” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihyōshō
Example
彼女は仕事で表彰を受けました。kano jo wa shi goto de hyō shō o u ke ma shi ta
She received recognition for her work.
How to say “recognition” in Japanese
“Recognition” in Japanese is 表彰 (hyōshō).
Centers on making a person's merit publicly known and honoring it, rather than merely noticing it.
Example sentences with 表彰
優れた成果を上げた社員が表彰の対象になりました。sugu re ta sei ka o a ge ta sha in ga hyō shō no tai shō ni na ri ma shi ta
Employees who achieved excellent results became eligible for recognition.
Tips for using 表彰
- In Japanese schools and workplaces, 表彰 (hyōshō) often involves a formal announcement or ceremony, so it suggests public honor more strongly than ordinary recognition.