Translation guide
In Japanese, a silver medal is most commonly expressed as 銀メダル. This is a straightforward compound of 銀 (silver) and メダル (medal). There are also more formal or descriptive terms used in official contexts.
銀メダル
silver medal
The physical medal or the achievement of second place in a competition.
The most common and natural way to say 'silver medal' in everyday conversation and media. It is a compound of 銀 (gin, silver) and メダル (medaru, medal).
彼はオリンピックで銀メダルを獲得した。
He won a silver medal at the Olympics.
銀メダルおめでとう！
Congratulations on the silver medal!
A more formal or literary term for a silver medal, using 牌 (hai, plaque/medal). Often seen in official documents or traditional contexts.
Literally 'second-place medal'. This is a descriptive phrase, not a standard term. It might be used to clarify or in contexts where the metal is not specified.
彼女は第2位のメダルを受け取った。
She received the second-place medal.
Silver medals were awarded at the tournament.