Japanese

じゅよ
Meaning: awarding; conferring
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

授
与

Example sentences

The trophy was awarded to the winner.
彼は長年の功績が認められ、政府から勲章を授与された。
He was awarded a medal by the government in recognition of his many years of service.
彼は長年の功績が認められ、多額の褒賞を授与された。
He was awarded a large reward in recognition of his many years of achievement.
彼は長年の勤労を称えられ、会社から特別賞を授与された。
He was praised for his many years of hard work and was given a special award by the company.
彼は戦いでの戦功を認められ、勲章を授与された。
His distinguished service in battle was recognized, and he was awarded a medal.
マラソン大会で優勝し、市長から賞状を授与された。
I won the marathon and was awarded a certificate of merit by the mayor.
努力が認められ、彼に特別賞が授与された。
His efforts were recognized, and he was given a special award.
彼は大学院で修士課程を修了し、工学の修士号を授与された。
He completed a Master's program at graduate school and was awarded a Master's degree in engineering.

Usage Notes

Formal expression for giving awards, degrees, or medals.

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