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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.
入賞者が発表された。
The prize winners were announced.
入賞者には賞金が贈られる。
Prize money is awarded to the winners.
作文コンクールの入賞者が壇上に並んで、記念写真を撮った。
The winners of the essay contest lined up on stage and took a commemorative photo.
Compound of 入賞 (winning a prize) + 者 (person). Refers to anyone awarded a rank, not only the top winner.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 入賞者発表: announcement of winners
- 入賞者一覧: list of prize winners
- コンクールの入賞者: contest winners
- 入賞者に選ばれる: to be chosen as a prize winner
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 受賞者: award winner — broader; used for named awards and prizes (Nobel, etc.)
- 優勝者: champion; first-place winner — specifically the top finisher