Japanese word

表彰

Pronunciation

Romajihyōshō

Meaning

  • nounrecognition

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.

Illustration for 表彰 (recognition)

More examples

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.

Core concept

Centers on making a person's merit publicly known and honoring it, rather than merely noticing it.

Common phrases

  • 表彰を受けるhyō shō o u ke ru

    receive recognition

  • 表彰の対象になるhyō shō no tai shō ni na ru

    be eligible for recognition

Similar words

顕彰kenshō: Publicly honoring a person for valuable work or an important achievement.
褒賞hōshō: A formal reward or honor for outstanding merit.
賞賛shōsan: Strong praise expressed for a person's ability or achievement.

Definition in Japanese

功績や善行などを公に明らかにしてほめたたえること。kō seki ya zen kō na do o ōyake ni aki ra ka ni shi te ho me ta ta e ru ko to

Word origin

表彰 (hyōshō) combines 表 (hyō, "express") and 彰 (shō, "make clear"), forming a Sino-Japanese compound for making merit clear and honoring it.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Related words

  • 表彰するhyōshōsuruhonorverb

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