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Kanji for Give

Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “give”: 与、施. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.

与

give

To give and share with others.

3 strokes On reading ヨ (yo) Kun reading あたえる、あずかる、くみする (ataeru, azukaru, kumisuru) JLPT N2

Dictionary meanings: bestow, participate in, give, award, impart

Readings used for names on Nazuke: yo

In Japan it appears in about 434 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, mostly in girls’ names.

施

give

To give and bestow; generosity.

9 strokes On reading シ、セ (shi, se) Kun reading ほどこす (hodokosu) JLPT N1

Dictionary meanings: give, bestow, perform, alms

Readings used for names on Nazuke: se

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