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Kanji for Give
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “give”: 与、施. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
give
To give and share with others.
3 strokes On reading ヨ (yo) Kun reading あたえる、あずかる、くみする (ataeru, azukaru, kumisuru) JLPT N2
Dictionary meanings: bestow, participate in, give, award, impart
Readings used for names on Nazuke: tomo, yo
In Japan it appears in about 434 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, mostly in girls’ names.
give
To give and bestow; generosity.
Fuse (almsgiving) is a core Buddhist practice of giving generously without expecting recognition or reward in return.
9 strokes On reading シ、セ (shi, se) Kun reading ほどこす (hodokosu) JLPT N1
Dictionary meanings: give, bestow, perform, alms
Readings used for names on Nazuke: se
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