皆勤賞

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 皆勤賞(かいきんしょう) is an award for attending school or work without absences over a set period.
• Basic usage: It describes receiving a perfect attendance award after a year without school absences.
  • 一年間休まず登校し、皆勤賞をもらった。

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Perfect and diligent attendance
  • 皆勤(かいきん) focuses on attendance without absences. 精勤(せいきん) describes diligent work or attendance, and the detailed award criteria can vary by institution.