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賞
賞 (readings: しょう; Japanese kanji) means “prize / award”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 賞金 (prize money).
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かけっこで賞をもらう。
かけっこでしょうをもらう。I win a prize in the race.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 賞 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | prize / award |
| Readings | しょう |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 賞金 (prize money) |
How to read 賞
賞 is read しょう depending on the word.
Words with 賞
- 賞金tiền thưởng
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Updated: 2026-08-09