noun
Emperor's Cup; trophy awarded by the Emperor
Refers specifically to a cup or trophy presented by the Emperor of Japan, often in the context of sumo tournaments or other national competitions.
大相撲で優勝した力士に賜杯が授与された。
The Emperor's Cup was awarded to the sumo wrestler who won the tournament.
天皇陛下から賜杯をいただくことは最高の栄誉です。
Receiving the Emperor's Cup from His Majesty the Emperor is the highest honor.
Compound of 賜 (し, 'bestowal by a superior') and 杯 (はい, 'cup/sakazuki'). The term is historically associated with imperial gifts in ceremonial or competitive contexts.