Quick answer
与 is the kanji for "Give / Gift / Award". A common reading is あた.える (ataeru). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Give / Gift / Award
Also : Give · Gift · Award · Cause · Bestow · Impart
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
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
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.
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.
Vocabulary using 与
Learn 与 with Spaced Repetition
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