Japanese word

メダル

Pronunciation

Romajimedaru

Meaning

  • nounmedal

Example

友達にメダルを見せました。tomo dachi ni me da ru o mi se ma shi ta

I showed my medal to my friend.

Illustration for メダル (medal)

More examples

大会でメダルを獲得すると、チーム全員が大喜びしました。tai kai de me da ru o kaku toku su ru to chī mu zen in ga ō yoroko bi shi ma shi ta

When the team won a medal at the competition, everyone on the team was delighted.

Core concept

It denotes a metal object given or displayed as a mark of achievement, especially for success in a contest.

Common phrases

  • 金のメダルkane no me da ru

    gold medal

  • メダルを獲得するme da ru o kaku toku su ru

    win a medal

  • メダルを受け取るme da ru o u ke to ru

    receive a medal

Similar words

勲章kunshō: An official decoration awarded for distinguished service or achievement.
褒章hōshō: A medal awarded by the government for notable public service or achievement.

Definition in Japanese

競技や活動での優れた成績や功績を認めて与える、金属製の記章。kyō gi ya katsu dō de no sugu re ta sei seki ya kō seki o mito me te ata e ru kin zoku sei no ki shō

Word origin

メダル (medaru, "medal") comes from English medal, borrowed through French médaille from Italian medaglia, which derives from the Latin term medalia.

Usage tips

  • The word medal also covers awards for service or achievement outside sports, so it can arise in conversations about public honors and military recognition.

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