synonym Comparative
賞金
VS
褒美
Differences Between "賞金" and "褒美"
Option A
賞金
Meaning
prize money
Reading
しょうきん (shōkin)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
コンテストで優勝して、賞金10万円をもらった。
I won the contest and received 100,000 yen in prize money.
Option B
褒美
Meaning
reward, prize
Reading
ほうび (houbi)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
頑張ったご褒美にケーキを食べた。
I ate a cake as a reward for my hard work.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(prize money)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 賞金: Money awarded as a prize in a competition, lottery, or for achievements. Distinct from 賞品 (shōhin - prize goods).
- 褒美: A reward given for good deeds, achievements, or as an incentive. It's generally more personal and less formal than 報酬 (houshuu: remuneration) or 賞 (shou: award/prize). Can be given to children or pets, or among close adults.
- 賞金: Money awarded as a prize in a competition, lottery, or for achievements. Distinct from 賞品 (shōhin - prize goods).
- 褒美: A reward given for good deeds, achievements, or as an incentive. It's generally more personal and less formal than 報酬 (houshuu: remuneration) or 賞 (shou: award/prize). Can be given to children or pets, or among close adults.
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