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participation prize; consolation gift for taking part
A small prize or gift given to everyone who takes part in an event, contest, or lottery, regardless of whether they win. Composed of 参加 (participation) and 賞 (prize).
参加賞をもらった。
I got a participation prize.
全員に参加賞が配られた。
A participation prize was handed out to everyone.
入賞できなかったが、参加賞のタオルをもらって満足した。
I didn't place, but I was happy to receive a towel as a participation prize.
Typical at school sports days, marathons, and children's events; the gift is usually a small token.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 参加賞をもらう: to receive a participation prize
- 参加賞を配る: to hand out participation prizes
- 参加賞付き: comes with a participation prize
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 入賞: placing in the top ranks — an actual award for performance
- 残念賞: consolation prize — given to non-winners, close in sense but framed as a runner-up gift