与
与·give, grant, take part in
- On-yomi
- ヨ
- Kun-yomi
- あたえる
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 与える | あたえる | to give, to grant |
| 給与 | きゅうよ | salary, pay |
| 分与 | ぶんよ | distribution, sharing out |
| 与党 | よとう | the ruling party |
Example sentences
台風は町に大きな被害を与えました。
たいふうはまちにおおきなひがいをあたえました。
The typhoon did great damage to the town.
今月の給与が振り込まれました。
こんげつのきゅうよがふりこまれました。
This month's salary has been paid in.
子供におやつを与えすぎないでください。
こどもにおやつをあたえすぎないでください。
Please don't give the children too many snacks.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Using 与える for giving a gift to a person — that is あげる; 与える is formal and often for abstract things (影響, 被害, チャンス)
- Reading 給与 as きゅうあたえ instead of きゅうよ
Memory aid
Picture it
A simple hook handing something across — three strokes passing an item from one side to the other.
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