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Kana: しんてい Romaji: shintei Level: N1

進呈

Meaning in English

presentation

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What it means

What does 進呈 mean? It denotes the formal act of presenting something—such as a gift, award, or document—to another person, typically in official or ceremonial contexts; the act conveys honor, authority, or recognition through a structured delivery.

Main meanings

  • formal act of presenting something to a recipient, usually by an organization, official, or at a ceremony
  • used for ceremonial gifts, diplomas, certificates, or awards; conveys prestige
  • not common in casual gifting; alternative terms exist for everyday giving

How to use it

Used in formal settings such as ceremonies, official proclamations, corporate or institutional announcements, and formal correspondence. It appears in sentences like 「賞状を進呈する」 and 「記念品を進呈する」 to indicate a deliberate ceremonial handover; common with verbs of giving expressed as 進呈する.

Variants and close terms

  • 贈呈 (zōtei): a more general or ceremonial gift presentation; romaji zōtei
  • 献呈 (kentai / kentei): used in literary or religious contexts; romaji kentei
  • 授与 (juyo): to grant or award, broader and more formal than 進呈; romaji juyo

Composition

  • 進: to advance, move forward
  • 呈: to present, display or present to someone
  • combined meaning: to present something forward to someone, typically as a formal act

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noun, suru-verb (サ変動詞)

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