noun
bonus; extra pay
Primarily refers to a periodic bonus payment from an employer, often summer or winter bonuses. More formal than ボーナス.
See also: ボーナス
今年の冬の賞与は例年より少なかった。
This year's winter bonus was smaller than usual.
賞与の支給日は会社によって異なる。
The bonus payment date varies by company.
noun
A more general sense of a reward or prize given for merit or achievement. Less common than the bonus sense; often used in formal or written contexts.
功労者に賞与が授与された。
A reward was presented to the person of merit.