Word
進呈
Meaning in Englishpresentation
Animated kanji stroke order
Sentence
Related sentences
Related sentences
There are no published items in this section yet.
Word context
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
Word class
noun, suru-verb (サ変動詞)
Word
Related words by kanji and components
Kanji