noun
Emperor's Cup; sumo tournament trophy
Specifically the trophy awarded by the Emperor to the winner of a professional sumo tournament. Not used for other sports.
横綱は天皇賜杯を手にした。
The yokozuna received the Emperor's Cup.
優勝力士に天皇賜杯が授与される。
The Emperor's Cup is presented to the tournament champion.
Compound of 天皇 (emperor), 賜 (bestow), and 杯 (cup/trophy). The term refers to the trophy bestowed by the Emperor of Japan to sumo tournament winners.