栄冠

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Written 栄冠 and read えいかん, it is a figurative crown of glory representing victory or championship.
• Basic usage: It is won after years of athletic effort and awarded to a young team that prevails in a final.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Figurative honor, not literal crown
  • The word poetically names the championship and prestige of reaching the top.