Kanji 賞: prize, reward, praise
Kanji 賞: prize, reward, praise. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
prize, reward, praise
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
To give shells (貝), representing money or treasure, while holding someone in high esteem (尚) is to give a prize or reward. It represents the act of valuing someone's achievement and providing compensation.