1.
prize; award; trophy; reward
A physical item given as a reward for winning a competition, contest, lottery, or other achievement.
Composed of 賞 (prize, reward) and 品 (goods, article). Refers specifically to the physical item awarded as a prize.
Common collocations
Similar words
- 賞品: prize (item) — the physical object given as a reward
- 商品: merchandise, product — a homophone with completely different meaning
- 賞金: prize money — monetary rather than physical reward
- 景品: freebie, giveaway — a promotional item, often from stores or events
- トロフィー: trophy — specifically a cup or figurine
Usage
Be careful not to confuse with the homophone 商品 (merchandise/product), which is much more common in daily life.
Related Words
Homophone:
商品 (merchandise, product)
Compare:
賞金 (prize money)
Compare:
景品 (freebie, giveaway)