与: the kanji for give; participate
与 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means give; participate. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
与 is written in 3 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
与 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 5 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ヨ (yo)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 与党よとう · yotō | ruling party |
| 参与さんよ · san'yo | participation as an advisor … |
| 給与きゅうよ · kyūyo | salary; pay |
| 関与かんよ · kan'yo | involvement |
あたえる (ataeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 与えるあたえる · ataeru | to give |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この会社の与党への献金が問題になった。Kono kaisha no yotō e no kenkin ga mondai ni natta.This company's donations to the ruling party became a problem.
- 彼は毎月十万円の給与をもらっている。Kare wa maitsuki jūman'en no kyūyo o moratte iru.He receives a salary of 100,000 yen every month.
- この事件への関与を否定した。Kono jiken e no kan'yo o hitei shita.He denied any involvement in this incident.
- 先生は生徒に多くの宿題を与えた。Sensei wa seito ni ōku no shukudai o ataeta.The teacher gave the students a lot of homework.
- この決定は会社に大きな影響を与えるだろう。Kono kettei wa kaisha ni ōkina eikyō o ataeru darō.This decision will probably have a big effect on the company.
Questions about 与
How many strokes does 与 have?
与 is written in 3 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 与?
The on readings are yo (ヨ). The kun readings are ataeru (あたえる).
What JLPT level is 与?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 与
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.