Illustrated Praemium Imperiale scene — AI-generated artwork behind this award's word search puzzle
This Praemium Imperiale word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — its ceremony, its trophy, and the craft it honours. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: PRAEMIUM, IMPERIAL, JAPANART, TOKYO, MEDAL, GOLD, RIBBON, PLAQUE, DIPLOMA, CERTIFICATE, PAINTING, SCULPTURE.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
Praemium Imperiale word list, defined
IMPERIAL/ɪmˈpɪərəl/ · adjective
Relating to or characteristic of an empire or emperor; having supreme power or authority. Related: regal, majestic, monarchic, sovereign.
MEDAL/ˈmɛdəl/ · noun
A small object, typically made of metal, awarded to someone for winning a competition or achieving a particular standard. A medal can be made of various materials, such as gold, silver, or bronze. Related: award, prize, trophy, medallion.
GOLD/ˈɡoʊld/ · noun, verb
A valuable yellow precious metal; a bright yellow colour. A person who wins a competition or achieves success. Related: precious metal, yellow metal, valuable metal, winner.
RIBBON/ˈrɪbən/ · noun
A long, thin, flexible piece of material, typically made of silk, satin, or cotton, used for tying or decorating something, such as a gift or a hair style. Related: band, strip, sash, tie.
PLAQUE/plæk/ · noun
A flat plate, often of metal, used for commemorative or decorative purposes, typically attached to a wall or monument. A deposit or patch of dead cells on the surface of a living tissue, such as the skin or mucous membrane. Related: tablet, medal, platter, plate.
DIPLOMA/ˈdɪpləmə/ · noun
A document awarded by an educational institution to a student who has successfully completed a course of study, typically at the end of a degree program. A document or certificate that serves as evidence of a person's qualifications or achievements. Related: certificate, degree, diplôme, credential.
CERTIFICATE/ˈsəːtɪfɪkət/ · noun
A document issued by an authorized person or organization as evidence of something, such as a qualification, achievement, or status. A written statement or document that serves as proof of something. Related: document, proof, credential, diploma.
PAINTING/pˈeɪntɪŋ/ · noun, verb
A picture made by applying paint to a surface, or the act of applying paint to a surface. A work of art created by applying paint to a surface. Related: artwork, picture, image, sketch.
SCULPTURE/skʌltʃər/ · noun
A three-dimensional work of art created by shaping or combining hard materials such as stone, wood, or metal, or by casting or welding. Related: statue, monument, carving, model.