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synonym Comparative
懸賞
VS
コンクール

Differences Between "懸賞" and "コンクール"

Option A
懸賞
Meaning
prize, bounty, public competition with a prize
Reading
けんしょう (kenshou)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
その雑誌は毎月、豪華な商品を当たる懸賞を行っている。
That magazine holds a monthly prize contest with luxurious prizes.
Option B
コンクール
Meaning
competition, contest
Reading
コンクール (konku-ru)
Syllabus Level
B1
Practical Example
私はコンクールに興味があります。
I am interested in competition, contest.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(prize, bounty, public competition with a prize)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 懸賞: Refers to a prize offered in a competition, lottery, or for capturing a criminal (bounty). Often used in the context of '懸賞金' (reward money) or '懸賞論文' (prize-winning essay).
- コンクール: Essential structural term in CEFR B1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR B1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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