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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and receive. Making receive by hand.
Symbolism
Lesson, grant, teach. Represents giving.
Component Breakdown
授=
扌受
hand + 受
Words & Expressions
Words written with 授
授与じゅよawarding
教授きょうじゅprofessor
授受じゅじゅtransferring
授賞じゅしょうgiving an award
授かるさずかるbe awarded
授業料じゅぎょうりょうtuition fee
Proverbs & Idioms
授かりものは大切に
さずかりものはたいせつに
Treasure what is bestowed
Value what you receive as a gift
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 授 mean in Japanese?
授 means impart, instruct, grant, confer.
How do you read 授?
On'yomi: ジュ (JU). Kun'yomi: さず.ける、さず.かる (sazukeru, sazukaru).
How many strokes does 授 have?
授 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 授 a good kanji for a tattoo?
授 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means impart, instruct, grant, confer. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.