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献
On'yomi
ケン・コン
KEN / KON
Kun'yomi
たてまつ.る
tatematsuru
offering · counter for drinks · present · offer
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of south and dog. Offering dog.
Symbolism
Blood donation, contribution, devotion. Represents offering.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Drinking tea
Component Breakdown
献=
南犬
南 + dog
Words & Expressions
Words written with 献
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
Proverbs & Idioms
献身的な愛
けんしんてきなあい
Devoted love
Love that gives selflessly
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
献 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means offering, counter for drinks, present, offer. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.