synonym Comparative
賞金
VS
賞品
Differences Between "賞金" and "賞品"
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
賞品
Meaning
prize (goods), trophy, award
Reading
しょうひん (shōhin)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
運動会の優勝チームには、トロフィーと賞品が授与された。
The winning team of the sports day was awarded a trophy and prizes.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(prize money)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
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).
- 賞品: A physical item awarded as a prize, not money.
- 賞金: Money awarded as a prize in a competition, lottery, or for achievements. Distinct from 賞品 (shōhin - prize goods).
- 賞品: A physical item awarded as a prize, not money.
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