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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
Strokes13
Frequency#637
Radical犬dog(4)
Old Form獻
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Component Breakdown
献=
南犬
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