金メダル
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Meanings
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Refers to the first-place prize in a competition, especially in sports.
He won a gold medal at the Olympics.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が金メダルを取るfor someone to win a gold medal
She won a gold medal at the Olympics.
- 金メダルを獲得するto earn/obtain a gold medal
The Japanese national team splendidly earned the gold medal.
- 金メダルに輝くto shine with a gold medal (i.e., triumphantly win one)
He triumphantly won the gold medal in the marathon.
- 金メダルを狙うto aim for a gold medal
I want to aim for a gold medal at the next competition.