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賞
On'yomi
ショウ
SHOU
Kun'yomi
ほ.める
homeru
prize · reward · praise
Details
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of esteem and shell. Esteeming shell.
Symbolism
Prize, praise, reward. Represents praising.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Era of war
Words & Expressions
Words written with 賞
賞与しょうよbonus
大賞たいしょうbig prize
副賞ふくしょうbonus prize
賞金しょうきんprize money
観賞かんしょうappreciation
Four-Character Compounds
論功行賞
ろんこうこうしょう
conferral of honors (honours), according to merits
信賞必罰
しんしょうひつばつ
sure punishment or reward
Anime & Manga
くじ引き特賞：無双ハーレム権
Kujibiki Tokushou: Musou Harem-ken
A well-known work with 賞 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 賞 mean in Japanese?
賞 means prize, reward, praise.
How do you read 賞?
On'yomi: ショウ (SHOU). Kun'yomi: ほ.める (homeru).
How many strokes does 賞 have?
賞 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 貝 (shell).
Is 賞 a good kanji for a tattoo?
賞 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means prize, reward, praise. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.