JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
賞 — prize
- Reading
- ショウ・ほ.める
- Meaning
- prize; reward; praise
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
賞 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ショウ・ほ.める and it means prize; reward; praise. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
賞 appears in everyday japanese words such as 賞 (prize), 入賞 (winning a prize or place) and 懸賞 (offering prizes).
Japanese words containing 賞
Frequently asked questions
What does 賞 mean in Japanese?
賞 means prize; reward; praise in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 賞 read?
賞 is read ショウ・ほ.める. Reading it inside real words — 賞 and 入賞 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 賞 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 賞 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 賞 in a word?
A common word containing 賞 is 賞 (しょう) — "prize". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 賞 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 賞 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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