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What is the Kanji for 'Tribute'? | 貢

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Tribute' is 貢.

    kanji

    貢

    Meaning

    Tribute

    Reading

    kunyomiみつ

    mitsu

    onyomiく

    ku

    こう

    kou

    Parts

    工Construction 貝Shellfish

    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

    貝

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1790

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 貢

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

    kanji

    工

    Meaning

    Construction

    kanji

    貝

    Meaning

    Shellfish

Words Using 貢

This kanji is used in 1 word:

    word

    貢献

    Meaning

    Contribution

Kanji Related to 貢 Through the Part 工

These 12 kanji contain the part 工 as well.

    kanji

    空

    Meaning

    Sky, Empty

    kanji

    式

    Meaning

    Style, Ceremony

    kanji

    虹

    Meaning

    Rainbow

    kanji

    巧

    Meaning

    Skill, Adept

    kanji

    攻

    Meaning

    Attack, Aggression

    kanji

    江

    Meaning

    Creek, Inlet

    kanji

    恐

    Meaning

    Fear

    kanji

    左

    Meaning

    Left

    kanji

    功

    Meaning

    Merit, Achievement

    kanji

    紅

    Meaning

    Crimson

    kanji

    尋

    Meaning

    Inquire

    kanji

    項

    Meaning

    Clause, Paragraph

Kanji Related to 貢 Through the Part 貝

These 37 kanji contain the part 貝 as well.

    kanji

    賠

    Meaning

    Compensate, Compensation

    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

    贈

    Meaning

    Present, Presents

    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 貢

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 貢 mean?

貢 means 'Tribute'.

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.