殊勲賞
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Meanings
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outstanding performance award; MVP award
General term for an award given for exceptional achievement, often in sports or competitions.
He received the outstanding performance award for that match.
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Outstanding Performance Award (sumo)
One of the three special prizes in professional sumo, awarded for notable performance in a tournament.
See also: 三賞
This tournament's Outstanding Performance Award was given to the rank-and-file wrestler who defeated the yokozuna.
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Distinguished Service Medal
Used for military decorations such as the US or UK Distinguished Service Medal; not a general term.
The Distinguished Service Medal is awarded for outstanding achievement in military service.