Japanese word

進呈

Pronunciation

Romajishintei

Meaning

  • nounpresentation

Example

優勝者に賞品を進呈します。yū shō sha ni shō hin o shin tei shi ma su

We present a prize to the winner.

Illustration for 進呈 (presentation)

More examples

アンケートにご回答いただいた方に粗品を進呈します。a n kē to ni go kai tō i ta da i ta hō ni so shina o shin tei shi ma su

We present a small gift to those who complete the survey.

Core concept

Centers on formally giving an item to someone, often as a gift, prize, or mark of appreciation.

Common phrases

  • 粗品を進呈so shina o shin tei

    present a small gift

  • 賞品を進呈shō hin o shin tei

    present a prize

Similar words

贈呈zōtei: The ceremonial giving of a gift, prize, or certificate to a person or group.
授与juyo: The official giving of an award, title, or qualification to someone.
贈与zōyo: The legal act of giving property to another person without payment.

Definition in Japanese

人に物を改まって贈ること。hito ni mono o arata ma tte oku ru ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 進呈 (shintei) combines 進 (shin, "to offer") and 呈 (tei, "to present or show"), giving the sense of formally offering something.

Usage tips

  • Because 進呈 (shintei) is formal, Japanese announcements often use it for prizes or gifts, while everyday giving is usually expressed with あげる (ageru).

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