Translation guide
In Japanese, a silver medal is most commonly expressed as 銀メダル. This is a straightforward compound of 銀 (silver) and メダル (medal). There are also more formal or descriptive terms used in official contexts.
silver medal
The physical medal or the achievement of second place in a competition.
The most common and natural way to say 'silver medal' in everyday conversation and media. It is a compound of 銀 (gin, silver) and メダル (medaru, medal).
He won a silver medal at the Olympics.
A more formal or literary term for a silver medal, using 牌 (hai, plaque/medal). Often seen in official documents or traditional contexts.
Literally 'second-place medal'. This is a descriptive phrase, not a standard term. It might be used to clarify or in contexts where the metal is not specified.
Congratulations on the silver medal!
Silver medals were awarded at the tournament.
She received the second-place medal.