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貢
On'yomi
コウ・ク
KOU / KU
Kun'yomi
みつ.ぐ
mitsugu
tribute · support · finance
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of craft and shell. Offering shell to craft.
Symbolism
Contribution, tribute, tax. Represents offering.
Component Breakdown
貢=
工貝
工 + shell
Words & Expressions
Words written with 貢
貢献こうけんpaying tribute
Proverbs & Idioms
貢献は見返りを求めず
こうけんはみかえりをもとめず
True contribution seeks no return
Genuine service expects nothing in exchange
Other kanji with the same meaning
“tribute”
“finance”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 貢 mean in Japanese?
貢 means tribute, support, finance.
How do you read 貢?
On'yomi: コウ、ク (KOU, KU). Kun'yomi: みつ.ぐ (mitsugu).
How many strokes does 貢 have?
貢 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 貝 (shell).
Is 貢 a good kanji for a tattoo?
貢 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means tribute, support, finance. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.