noun
words of praise; eulogy
A formal or literary term for spoken or written praise, often used in ceremonial contexts such as eulogies or commendations.
葬儀で故人への賞詞が述べられた。
Words of praise for the deceased were delivered at the funeral.
彼の功績をたたえる賞詞が贈られた。
A eulogy praising his achievements was presented.
Compound of 賞 (praise, prize) and 詞 (words, expression). The variant 頌詞 uses 頌, a character also meaning 'praise' or 'eulogy', but is less common.