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贈
On'yomi
ゾウ・ソウ
ZOU / SOU
Kun'yomi
おく.る
okuru
presents · send · give to · award to · confer on · presenting something
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes18
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of shell and once. Giving shell once.
Symbolism
Gift-giving, donation, give. Represents giving.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Era of war
Component Breakdown
贈=
貝曾
shell + 曾
Words & Expressions
Words written with 贈
寄贈きぞうdonation
贈賄ぞうわいgiving a bribe
贈答ぞうとうexchange of presents
贈収賄ぞうしゅうわいbribery
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 贈 mean in Japanese?
贈 means presents, send, give to, award to, confer on, presenting something.
How do you read 贈?
On'yomi: ゾウ、ソウ (ZOU, SOU). Kun'yomi: おく.る (okuru).
How many strokes does 贈 have?
贈 has 18 strokes. Its radical is 貝 (shell).
Is 贈 a good kanji for a tattoo?
贈 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means presents, send, give to, award to, confer on, presenting something. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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