優勝杯

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 優勝杯 (ゆうしょうはい) adds cup 杯 to championship 優勝 to denote a championship trophy.
• Basic usage: It is raised by the winning captain and may later be returned to tournament headquarters.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A trophy rather than a drinking cup
  • The 杯 describes the traditional cup form, but an 優勝杯 functions as an award and commemorative object.