Japanese word

賞金

Pronunciation

Romajishōkin

Meaning

  • nounprize money

Example

大会で賞金を受け取りました。tai kai de shō kin o u ke to ri ma shi ta

I received the prize money at the competition.

Illustration for 賞金 (prize money)

More examples

優勝者には高額な賞金が贈られます。yū shō sha ni wa kō gaku na shō kin ga oku ra re ma su

A large prize is awarded to the winner.

Core concept

Describes money that serves as a reward for achievement in a competition.

Common phrases

  • 賞金を受け取るshō kin o u ke to ru

    receive prize money

  • 賞金を獲得するshō kin o kaku toku su ru

    win prize money

  • 賞金を懸けるshō kin o ka ke ru

    offer prize money

Similar words

懸賞金kenshōkin: Money offered to a person who wins a contest or fulfills a stated condition.
報奨金hōshōkin: A payment made in recognition of an achievement or useful result.
褒賞金hōshōkin: A monetary award given for an outstanding achievement or service.

Definition in Japanese

競技やコンテストで、勝者や入賞者に贈る金。kyō gi ya ko n te su to de shō sha ya nyū shō sha ni oku ru kane

Word origin

賞 (shō, "prize or award") and 金 (kin, "money") combine in 賞金 (shōkin) to denote money presented to a winner or other successful competitor.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese tournament reports, 賞金 (shōkin) often appears in compounds such as 賞金総額 (shōkin sōgaku), meaning the total cash available for all prize positions.

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