Japanese word

大賞

Pronunciation

Romajitaishō

Meaning

  • noungrand prize

Example

この作品は今年の大賞を受賞しました。ko no saku hin wa kotoshi no tai shō o ju shō shi ma shi ta

This work received this year's grand prize.

Illustration for 大賞 (grand prize)

More examples

審査員は満場一致でこの作品を大賞に選びました。shin sa in wa man jō it chi de ko no saku hin o tai shō ni era bi ma shi ta

The judges unanimously selected this work for the grand prize.

Core concept

It marks the highest honor in a contest or field, given to the entry judged most outstanding.

Common phrases

  • 大賞を受賞するtai shō o ju shō su ru

    receive the grand prize

  • 大賞に選ばれるtai shō ni era ba re ru

    be selected for the grand prize

  • 大賞に輝くtai shō ni kagaya ku

    win the grand prize

Similar words

最優秀賞saiyūshūshō: An award given to the entry judged best in a contest.
グランプリguranpuri: The top award in a competition, often selected from several category winners.

Definition in Japanese

審査や競技などで、最も優れたものに贈る賞。shin sa ya kyō gi na do de motto mo sugu re ta mo no ni oku ru shō

Word origin

大 (dai, "great") + 賞 (shō, "prize") forms a Japanese compound meaning a great or top prize.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese award titles, 大賞 (taishō) often follows the field being judged, so a title ending in 大賞 signals a top prize in that field.

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