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贈
Give, Present, Gift
おく.る
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Gift-giving is an important part of Japanese culture. Seasonal gifts such as お歳暮 (year-end gifts) and お中元 (summer gifts) are exchanged to express gratitude and strengthen relationships.
Memory Trick
Imagine wrapping a beautiful present with a ribbon before handing it to a friend. That thoughtful gift helps you remember 贈 means 'to give as a present.'
Readings
Onyomi: ゾウ (zou), ソウ (sou)
Kunyomi: おく.る
Example Words
贈る
おくる (okuru)
To give as a gift
贈り物
おくりもの (okurimono)
Gift
寄贈
きぞう (kizou)
Donation
贈呈
ぞうてい (zoutei)
Presentation (of an award or gift)
Example Sentence
友達 に 誕生日 プレゼント を 贈りました。
ともだち に たんじょうび プレゼント を おくりました。
tomodachi ni tanjoubi purezento o okurimashita
I gave my friend a birthday present.