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What is the Kanji for 'Offer' and 'Offering'? | 献

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Offer' and 'Offering', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Offer' and 'Offering' is 献.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Offer, Offering

    Reading

    kunyomiたてまつ

    tatematsu

    onyomiけん

    ken

    こん

    kon

    Parts

    South Dog

    Example Word

    貢献: contribution. The Japanese noun '貢献 (こうけん)' means 'contribution'. It refers to the act of contributing to something, such as a cause, project, or society. This word is often used in contexts where someone or something has made a significant positive impact or provided valuable input. For example: His research made a great contribution to science「彼の研究は科学に大きな貢献をした」(かれのけんきゅうはかがくにおおきなこうけんをした). We aim to contribute to the community「私たちは地域に貢献することを目指しています」(わたしたちはちいきにこうけんすることをめざしています). The word can also be used in a broader sense to describe any form of support or assistance that leads to progress or improvement.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1501

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    South

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dog

Words Using

This kanji is used in 2 words:

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Learn the Kanji

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What does 献 mean?

献 means 'Offer' and 'Offering'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Senior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.