Bestow in Japanese
"bestow" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "bestow". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
bestow, participate in, give, award, impart, provide, cause, gift, godsend
Reading: yo
3 strokes · beautiful, mysterious, spiritual
Where it comes from
Depicts two people holding something together, meaning to share and give. Appears in words like 'involvement' (関与) and 'participation' (参与).
What it carries
Symbolizes giving, sharing, and involvement. Represents fundamental concepts of human connection and interaction.
Related kanji for "bestow"
bestow
shi
Composed of direction and also. Applying in all directions.
bestow on(also: salary, wage, gift)
kyuu
Composed of thread and combine. Giving by combining thread.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for bestow?
The most common kanji for "bestow" is 与, read as yo. It means bestow, participate in, give. Related kanji: 施 (bestow), 給 (bestow on).
How many strokes does 与 have?
与 has 3 strokes.