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Kotomora

奬

prize, reward, give award to

StatusJinmeiyō (variant)Strokes14

Readings

On'yomi

  • ショウ
  • ソウ

Kun'yomi

  • すす.める

Meaning

奬 centers on giving a prize or reward to recognize achievement. The idea of encouraging or recommending someone by awarding them is a natural extension.

Study

Etymology

奬 is a variant form of 獎. It combines 將 (general, leader) with 大 (big), suggesting a leader giving a big reward or encouragement. The exact historical development is uncertain, but the component relationship is clear.

Meaning mnemonic

A general (將) stands over a big (大) prize, ready to give an award to someone deserving.

Reading mnemonic

For ショウ, imagine a general giving a big prize at a show: show -> ショウ, and the award ceremony is a grand show.