How to say 'Give' in Japanese | 贈る

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The Japanese word for Give is 'Okuru', written as 贈る in Japanese.'Give' in hiragana is おくる.

word

贈る

Meaning

Give

Reading

おくる

okuru

Kanji

贈Present, Presents

Explanation

The Japanese verb '贈る (おくる)' means 'to give' or 'to present'. It is specifically used when giving something as a gift, award, or token of appreciation. This verb carries a nuance of formality and is often used in contexts like giving presents, awards, or donations. For example: I will give a book as a gift「本を贈ります」(ほんをおくります). They gave her a medal「彼らは彼女にメダルを贈った」(かれらはかのじょにメダルをおくった). Note that '贈る' is distinct from other verbs like 'あげる', as it implies a more formal or ceremonial act of giving.

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

5217

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

This word is an ichidan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 贈る

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

贈

Meaning

Present, Presents

Hiragana in the Word 贈る

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

hiragana

る

Reading

Words Related to 贈る Through the Kanji 贈

This Word contains the Kanji 贈 as well.

word

贈り物

Meaning

Gift

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'Okuru' means 'Give' .

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