This is the 76th most frequent Indonesian word.
ganjar
"Ganjar" means "to reward" or "to give a recompense."
Here, 'ganjaran' acts as a noun derived from 'ganjar,' meaning 'reward.' It indicates a result or acknowledgment given for someone's actions or efforts.
Dia diberi ganjaran atas usahanya yang keras.
He was given a reward for his hard effort.
In this sentence, 'mengganjar' is the active verb form of 'ganjar,' implying the action of rewarding someone for their behavior or achievements.
Guru itu mengganjar murid yang rajin dengan pujian.
The teacher rewarded the diligent student with praise.
'Mengganjar' here also functions as a verb, expressing the intention behind giving a reward.