賞状 (shoujou) Japanese meaning: certificate of merit | KotomoraHe 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.
賞状 is a certificate of commendation or award for achievement, while 免状 certifies an official qualification or permission, not merely praise.
