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アワード

also: あうぉーど

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Meanings

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noun

Loanword from English, used for prizes, honors, or recognition in various fields.

彼かの女じょは今年ことしの最さい優ゆう秀しゅう新しん人じんアワードを受じゅ賞しょうした。
She won this year's Best Newcomer Award.

Written forms

アワードUsage100%
Standard katakana spelling for the English loanword 'award'.
アウォード
Less common variant spelling; アワード is preferred in modern usage.

Similar words

賞しょう
賞 is the native Japanese word for 'prize' or 'award', used in a wide range of contexts. アワード is a loanword often used in specific award names or to give a modern, international feel.

Etymology

Borrowed from English 'award'.