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給
On'yomi
キュウ
KYUU
Kun'yomi
たま.う・たも.う・-たま.え
tamau / tamou / tamae
salary · wage · gift · allow · grant · bestow on
Details
Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
給=
糹合
thread + 合
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and combine. Giving by combining thread.
Symbolism
Salary, supply, school lunch. Represents giving.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Water flowing to low ground
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
自給自足
じきゅうじそく
self-sufficiency; self-sufficiency
Proverbs & Idioms
給料は汗の結晶
きゅうりょうはあせのけっしょう
Wages are crystals of sweat
Salary is the reward for hard work
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 給 mean in Japanese?
給 means salary, wage, gift, allow, grant, bestow on.
How do you read 給?
On'yomi: キュウ (KYUU). Kun'yomi: たま.う、たも.う、-たま.え (tamau, tamou, tamae).
How many strokes does 給 have?
給 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 給 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 給 (salary, wage, gift, allow, grant, bestow on) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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