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); (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; a Buddha or Bodhisattva taking away suffering and conferring peace
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?
Yes. 与 (bestow, participate in, give, award, impart, provide, cause, gift, godsend) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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