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newcomer award; best new talent award; rookie of the year
An award given to a promising newcomer in a field such as literature, music, film, or sports.
新人賞に選ばれた。
I was selected for the newcomer award.
デビュー作で新人賞を受賞した。
She won the newcomer award with her debut work.
毎年多くの若い作家が新人賞に応募するが、受賞できるのはほんの一握りだ。
Every year many young writers apply for the newcomer award, but only a handful win.
Composed of 新人 (newcomer, rookie) + 賞 (prize, award). These awards exist across many fields — literature, music, film, comedy, and sports. They serve as important career launches for new talent.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 新人賞を受賞する: to win a newcomer award
- 新人賞に応募する: to apply for a newcomer award
- 新人賞の最終選考: final selection for a newcomer award
- 新人賞受賞者: newcomer award winner
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 文学賞: literary prize — a broader category; 新人賞 is specifically for newcomers
- 大賞: grand prize — the top award in a competition
- 最優秀賞: best award — given for the highest overall quality