賞状(しょうじょう)

しょうじょう
noun
certificate of merit; award certificate
education
1. certificate of merit; award certificate
A sheet of stiff paper presented to someone in recognition of an achievement, stating the person's name, the reason for the award, and the date. Handed out at school ceremonies, sports meets, and company events.
賞状(しょうじょう)をもらった。
I received a certificate of merit.
校長先生(こうちょうせんせい)から賞状(しょうじょう)を手渡(てわた)された。
The principal handed me the award certificate.
壁(かべ)には、息子(むすこ)が小学校(しょうがっこう)のときにもらった賞状(しょうじょう)が今(いま)も飾(かざ)ってある。
The certificate my son won in elementary school is still displayed on the wall.

Typically read aloud in full by the presenter at the ceremony before being handed over with both hands.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 表彰状(ひょうしょうじょう): certificate of commendation — nearly the same thing, slightly more formal and official
  • 感謝状(かんしゃじょう): letter of appreciation — thanks for a contribution rather than praise for an achievement
  • 修了証(しゅうりょうしょう): certificate of completion — proof of finishing a course, not an award

Related Words

Compare: 表彰状(ひょうしょうじょう) (certificate of commendation)
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Added 2026.8.15 21:20 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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