与

JLPT N3

Give

Readings

On’yomi: ヨ (yo)
Kun’yomi: γ‚γŸ(γˆγ‚‹) (ata(eru))
β€’ γ‚γŸ(γˆγ‚‹) – to give, to grant, to bestow

Vocabulary

δΈŽγˆγ‚‹
γ‚γŸγˆγ‚‹
give
付与
γ΅γ‚ˆ
grant
ε―„δΈŽ
γγ‚ˆ
contribution
硦与
γγ‚…γ†γ‚ˆ
salary
ι–’δΈŽ
γ‹γ‚“γ‚ˆ
involvement

Example Sentences

ε½±ιŸΏγ‚’δΈŽγˆγΎγ™γ€‚
γˆγ„γγ‚‡γ† γ‚’ γ‚γŸγˆγΎγ™γ€‚
It gives influence.
ζ¨©εˆ©γ‚’δ»˜δΈŽγ—γΎγ™γ€‚
γ‘γ‚“γ‚Š γ‚’ γ΅γ‚ˆ します。
They grant rights.
η™Ίε±•γ«ε―„δΈŽγ—γΎγ™γ€‚
はってん に γγ‚ˆ します。
It contributes to development.
η΅¦δΈŽγ‚’γ‚‚γ‚‰γ„γΎγ™γ€‚
γγ‚…γ†γ‚ˆ γ‚’ もらいます。
I receive a salary.
δΊ‹δ»Άγ«ι–’δΈŽγ—γΎγ™γ€‚
γ˜γ‘γ‚“ に γ‹γ‚“γ‚ˆ します。
He is involved in the case.

Cultural Note

🎎 与 carries subtle layers of meaning in Japanese culture β€” beyond simply β€œgiving.”
β€’ It implies a thoughtful or deliberate act of offering, not casual giving.
β€’ In social or business contexts, δΈŽγˆγ‚‹ emphasizes generosity, authority, or responsibility (e.g., δΈŠεΈγŒιƒ¨δΈ‹γ«δ»»ε‹™γ‚’δΈŽγˆγ‚‹ – β€œA boss assigns a task to a subordinate”).
β€’ The compound 硦与 (salary) connects to the idea of one’s work being β€œgiven” recognition or value.
In classical texts, 与 also means β€œto be with” or β€œto participate,” showing its dual sense of giving and being involved.