(にゅうしょうしゃ)

にゅうしょうしゃ
noun
prize winner; award recipient
person
1. prize winner; award recipient; finalist
A person who has placed high enough in a contest or competition to receive a prize or award. Includes not only the top winner but anyone awarded a recognized rank or honor.
入賞者(にゅうしょうしゃ)発表(はっぴょう)された
The prize winners were announced.
入賞者(にゅうしょうしゃ)賞金(しょうきん)(おく)られる
Prize money is awarded to the winners.
The winners of the essay contest lined up on stage and took a commemorative photo.

Compound of 入賞(にゅうしょう) (winning a prize) + (しゃ) (person). Refers to anyone awarded a rank, not only the top winner.

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