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与
Give, Participate
あた-える (ata-eru)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The kanji 与 appears in words like 与える (to give), 参加 (participation), and 給与 (salary). It often expresses the idea of giving, granting, or taking part.
Memory Trick
Imagine HANDING a PRESENT to a friend. You GIVE something valuable to another person.
Readings
Onyomi: ヨ (yo)
Kunyomi: あた-える (ata-eru)
Example Words
与える
あたえる (ataeru)
To give
給与
きゅうよ (kyuuyo)
Salary
付与
ふよ (fuyo)
Granting
関与
かんよ (kanyo)
Participation, Involvement
Example Sentence
先生は 学生に 宿題を 与えました。
せんせいは がくせいに しゅくだいを あたえました。
sensei wa gakusei ni shukudai o ataemashita
The teacher gave homework to the students.