賞品

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Written 賞品 and read しょうひん, it denotes an item awarded for winning a contest, game, or drawing.
• Basic usage: It is used for presenting a winner's prize or selecting giveaway items.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Prize, not merchandise
  • This spelling identifies an award, unlike the homophone for goods sold in a store.