noun
A reward given in recognition of service or achievement, often with a formal or historical nuance. In modern contexts, it can refer to a prize or award.
彼は長年の功績に対して恩賞を受けた。
He received a reward for his many years of service.
このコンテストの恩賞は賞金100万円です。
The prize for this contest is one million yen.
Compound of 恩 (on, 'favor, obligation') and 賞 (shō, 'prize, reward'). The term has been used historically to refer to rewards granted by a lord or superior for service.