賞状
Meanings
1
certificate of merit; testimonial
A formal document awarded to recognize achievement, such as in school, competitions, or official commendations.
He received a certificate of merit at the essay contest.
I was presented with a testimonial for long service by the company president.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に賞状を渡すto hand a certificate of merit to someone
The principal handed a certificate of merit to the student who won first place.
- 賞状をもらうto receive a certificate of merit
I placed in the contest and received a certificate of merit.
- 賞状を授与するto formally award a certificate of merit
At the ceremony, a certificate of merit was formally awarded to the outstanding employee.