General term for a prize or award given in recognition of achievement. Also used as a suffix in compound award names.
He won the Nobel Prize.
コンテストで一等賞を取った。
I got first prize in the contest.
His work won this year's film award.
Unfortunately, he narrowly missed out on the grand prize.
The committee gave an award to the outstanding researcher.
The novel was selected for the literary award.
賞 is the general word for any prize or award, while 大賞 specifically denotes the top or grand prize among several awards.
prize money; monetary award; reward
praise; admiration; commendation
relish; savor; appreciation
win a prize; place in a contest
prize competition; prize; reward
prize; trophy; award
appreciation; viewing for pleasure; enjoyment
gold prize; first-place award
awarding a prize; giving an award; conferring a prize
bonus; extra pay · reward; prize
certificate of merit; testimonial
silver prize; silver award; silver medal; second-place prize
prize; award; reward
award for distinguished service; meritorious service award
bronze prize; bronze award; bronze medal; third-place prize
supplementary prize; bonus prize
special prize; grand prize
reward; prize
rewards and punishments
high praise; enthusiastic praise; rave review
three special awards (sumo)
rewarding merit
high praise; hearty applause; grand prize
praise and encouragement; commendation
admiration; praise; laudation
approval; praise; commendation
conferring of an award; bestowal of a prize