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What is the Kanji for 'Present' and 'Presents'? | 贈

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Present' and 'Presents' is 贈.

    kanji

    贈

    Meaning

    Present, Presents

    Reading

    kunyomiおく

    oku

    onyomiぞう

    zou

    そう

    sou

    Parts

    曽Formerly 貝Shellfish

    Example Word

    贈り物: gift. The Japanese noun '贈り物 (おくりもの)' means 'gift'. It refers to something given to someone as a present, often to show appreciation, celebrate an occasion, or express goodwill. This word is commonly used in contexts like birthdays, weddings, or holidays. For example: I received a gift from my friend「友達から贈り物をもらった」(ともだちからおくりものをもらった). She prepared a gift for her mother「彼女は母親に贈り物を用意した」(かのじょはははおやにおくりものをよういした). The word can also imply thoughtfulness or care in choosing the gift.

    Radical

    貝

    Stroke Count

    18

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1594

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 贈

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

    kanji

    曽

    Meaning

    Formerly

    kanji

    貝

    Meaning

    Shellfish

Words Using 贈

This kanji is used in 2 words:

    word

    贈る

    Meaning

    Give

    word

    贈り物

    Meaning

    Gift

Kanji Related to 贈 Through the Part 曽

These 4 kanji contain the part 曽 as well.

    kanji

    憎

    Meaning

    Hate

    kanji

    増

    Meaning

    Increase

    kanji

    層

    Meaning

    Layer

    kanji

    僧

    Meaning

    Bonze, Buddhist priest

Kanji Related to 贈 Through the Part 貝

These 37 kanji contain the part 貝 as well.

    kanji

    賠

    Meaning

    Compensate, Compensation

    kanji

    貢

    Meaning

    Tribute

    kanji

    貸

    Meaning

    Lend, Loan

    kanji

    貯

    Meaning

    Savings

    kanji

    鎖

    Meaning

    Chain

    kanji

    責

    Meaning

    Blame, Liability

    kanji

    販

    Meaning

    Sell

    kanji

    賜

    Meaning

    Grant, Deign to give

    kanji

    則

    Meaning

    Rule

    kanji

    買

    Meaning

    Buy

    kanji

    賓

    Meaning

    Guest, Vip

    kanji

    資

    Meaning

    Capital, Resources

    kanji

    負

    Meaning

    Defeat

    kanji

    貞

    Meaning

    Chastity

    kanji

    貧

    Meaning

    Poor

    kanji

    質

    Meaning

    Quality

    kanji

    貴

    Meaning

    Precious

    kanji

    購

    Meaning

    Purchase, Subscription

    kanji

    賂

    Meaning

    Bribe

    kanji

    賀

    Meaning

    Congratulate

    kanji

    貪

    Meaning

    Indulge in, Covet

    kanji

    敗

    Meaning

    Defeat

    kanji

    貨

    Meaning

    Goods, Freight

    kanji

    唄

    Meaning

    Shamisen song

    kanji

    賊

    Meaning

    Robber, Rebel

    kanji

    賭

    Meaning

    Gamble

    kanji

    賛

    Meaning

    Praise, Agree

    kanji

    財

    Meaning

    Wealth

    kanji

    賦

    Meaning

    Levy, Installment

    kanji

    賞

    Meaning

    Prize

    kanji

    員

    Meaning

    Member

    kanji

    賃

    Meaning

    Rent, Fare

    kanji

    貼

    Meaning

    Paste

    kanji

    貫

    Meaning

    Pierce, Sushi counter

    kanji

    賢

    Meaning

    Wise, Clever

    kanji

    賄

    Meaning

    Bribe, Provide

    kanji

    費

    Meaning

    Expense

Learn the Kanji 贈

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 贈 mean?

贈 means 'Present' and 'Presents'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

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