Quick answer
与 is the kanji for "Give". Its reading is あた.える (ataeru). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Give
Also : Award · Bestow · Impart · Cause
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
3 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 与 represents 'BESTOW'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of bestow.
On-reading: よ — remember this sound by associating it with bestow. Kun-reading: あた.える.
Example Sentences
子供に夢を与える仕事をしたいです。
こどもにゆめをあたえるしごとをしたいです。
I want to do work that gives children dreams.
機会を与えてくれました。
きかいをあたえてくれました。
He gave me an opportunity.
Vocabulary using 与
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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