与
bestow · participate in · give · award · impart · provide · cause · gift · godsend
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Depicts two people holding something together, meaning to share and give. Appears in words like 'involvement' (関与) and 'participation' (参与).
Symbolism
Symbolizes giving, sharing, and involvement. Represents fundamental concepts of human connection and interaction.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Era of war
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
生殺与奪
せいさつよだつ
(having) life-and-death power (over)
抜苦与楽
ばっくよらく
a Buddha or Bodhisattva taking away suffering and conferring peace
Anime & Manga
追放されたチート付与魔術師は気ままなセカンドライフを謳歌する。 ～俺は武器だけじゃなく、あらゆるものに『強化ポイント』を付与できるし、俺の意思でいつでも効果を解除できるけど、残った人たち大丈夫？～
The Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Enjoys a Second Lease on Life
A well-known work with 与 in its Japanese title.
テレワァク与太話
Home Office Romance
A well-known work with 与 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
与謝野晶子
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Yosano Shō ; 7 December 1878 – 29 May 1942), known by her pen name Yosano Akiko aꜜ.kʲi̥.ko]), was a Japanese author, poet, feminist, pacifist, and…
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Nasu no Yoichi was a samurai who fought alongside the Minamoto clan in the Genpei War.
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Hanaya Yohei was a Japanese restaurateur and chef who is generally credited as the inventor of Tokyo-style nigiri sushi at the end of the Edo period.
Wikipedia宮城与徳
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Yotoku Miyagi was an Okinawan Marxist artist, Communist Party USA member, and a member of Richard Sorge's spy ring.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 与 mean in Japanese?
与 means bestow, participate in, give, award, impart, provide, cause, gift, godsend.
How do you read 与?
On'yomi: ヨ (YO). Kun'yomi: あた.える、あずか.る、くみ.する、ともに (ataeru, azukaru, kumisuru, tomoni).
How many strokes does 与 have?
与 has 3 strokes. Its radical is 一 (one).
Is 与 a good kanji for a tattoo?
与 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means bestow, participate in, give, award, impart, provide, cause, gift, godsend. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.