授与(じゅよ)

じゅよ
noun / suru verb
conferral, awarding, bestowal
1. conferral, awarding, bestowal
The formal act of granting or awarding something of honor or value, such as a degree, prize, medal, or certificate. Used in ceremonial and institutional contexts.
学位(がくい)が授与(じゅよ)された。
A degree was conferred.
卒業式(そつぎょうしき)で卒業証書(そつぎょうしょうしょ)が授与(じゅよ)される。
Diplomas are awarded at the graduation ceremony.
長年(ながねん)の功績(こうせき)をたたえ、名誉(めいよ)市民(しみん)の称号(しょうごう)が授与(じゅよ)された。
In recognition of many years of distinguished service, the title of honorary citizen was bestowed.

USAGE:
A formal and ceremonial word. Used as both a noun and a suru verb, typically in the passive (授与(じゅよ)される) since the focus is usually on the recipient. The subject granting the award is often an institution, government, or authority figure.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 学位(がくい)授与(じゅよ): conferral of a degree
  • 授与(じゅよ)式(しき): awarding ceremony
  • 勲章(くんしょう)を授与(じゅよ)する: to bestow a medal
  • 称号(しょうごう)を授与(じゅよ)する: to confer a title

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 授賞(じゅしょう): prizegiving (specifically for prizes)
  • 贈呈(ぞうてい): presentation, bestowal (often for gifts or honors)
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