献
offering · counter for drinks · present · offer
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
南 + dog
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of south and dog. Offering dog.
Symbolism
Blood donation, contribution, devotion. Represents offering.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Drinking tea
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
借花献仏
しゃっかけんぶつ
winning favor or influence using someone else's property; plagiarism; presenting the Buddha with borrowed flowers; winning favor or influence using someone else's property
Proverbs & Idioms
献身的な愛
けんしんてきなあい
Devoted love
Love that gives selflessly
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 献 mean in Japanese?
献 means offering, counter for drinks, present, offer.
How do you read 献?
On'yomi: ケン、コン (KEN, KON). Kun'yomi: たてまつ.る (tatematsuru).
How many strokes does 献 have?
献 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 犬 (dog).
Is 献 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 献 (offering, counter for drinks, present, offer) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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