Japanese

ひょうしょうだい
Meaning: podium; winners' platform
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

彼女は初めて表彰台に上がり、家族に手を振った。
She stepped onto the podium for the first time and waved to her family.
決勝で勝って、彼女は吐気揚眉の思いで表彰台に立った。
After winning the final, she stood on the podium filled with triumphant joy.

Usage Notes

Usually refers to the raised platform where top competitors stand during an awards ceremony.

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