表彰

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 表彰, read ひょうしょう, means formally recognizing and honoring achievement or long service.
• Basic usage: It can commend a long-serving employee at a ceremony or present recognition to outstanding works onstage.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Officially recognizing merit
  • This is the formal recognition of a long-serving employee or outstanding works. It is closer to public commendation and presentation than to a casual spoken compliment.