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.
The Emperor's Cup was awarded to the sumo wrestler who won the tournament.
Receiving the Emperor's Cup from His Majesty the Emperor is the highest honor.
The grand champion received the Emperor's Cup at the award ceremony.
The winning sumo wrestler happily embraced the Emperor's Cup.
Sumo wrestlers gathered from all over the country to compete for the Emperor's Cup.
Standard kanji spelling; the most common form in modern usage.
Variant kanji form using 盃 (sakazuki) instead of 杯; less common but still encountered.
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.