Tribute in Japanese

"tribute" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

賛

san

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "tribute". The most common choice is shown first.

貢

Top pick

tribute, support, finance

Reading: kou

10 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of craft and shell. Offering shell to craft.

What it carries

Contribution, tribute, tax. Represents offering.

Related kanji for "tribute"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for tribute?

The most common kanji for "tribute" is 貢, read as kou. It means tribute, support, finance. Related kanji: 賦 (tribute).

How many strokes does 貢 have?

貢 has 10 strokes.