“Dedicate” or “Give over” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “献”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “献” means “Offering”, “Cupful” or “Offer Sake (alcohol)” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “献”
Jouyou Kanji “献” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 13 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | けん(ken) |
| こん(kon) | |
| Kun-Yomi | たてまつ(る)(tatematsu(ru)) |
| ささ(げる)(sasa(geru)) | |
| まつ(る)(matsu(ru)) | |
| Meanings | Offer, Give, Look up (to God or superior) |
| Tell, say (to superior) | |
| Offer Sake (alcohol) to guests |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “献”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 献詠(けんえい-ke n e i) | Poem offering |
| 献金(けんきん-ke n ki n) | Donation, Contribution, Offering, Giving money to be used for a certain purpose |
| 献言(けんげん-ke n ge n) | Offering opinion to superior, Offer one’s opinion |
| 献策(けんさく-ke n sa ku) | Make a suggestion to superior, To state strategies, plans, etc to superior |
| 献酬(けんしゅう-ke n shu u) | Exchange of sake cups |
| 献上(けんじょう-ke n jo u) | To present a thing to a superior |
| 献身(けんしん-ke n shi n) | Dedication, Devotion |
| 献替(けんたい or けんてい-ke n ta i (or) ke n te i) | To assist the lord and encourage good and admonish evil |
| 献呈(けんてい-ke n te i) | Give things to superiors, Dedication, Presentation |
| 献燈 or 献灯(けんとう-ke n to u) | Votive lantern in a shrine or temple, Offering a votive lantern to a shrine or temple |
| 献納(けんのう-ke n no u) | Contribution, To donate things to temple, shrine, national or public organizations |
| 献杯(けんぱい-ke n pa i) | Offering a drink, Toast |
| 献木(けんぼく-ke n bo ku) | Donating lumber to a shrine |
| 献本(けんぽん-ke n po n) | Complimentary copy of a book |
| 献立(こんだて-ko n da te) | Meal plan, Types and order of dishes served on the table |
| 一献(いっこん-i kko n) | Cup of sake |
| 貢献(こうけん-ko u ke n) | Contribution, Services, Tribute |
| 文献(ぶんけん-bu n ke n) | Literature, Documents |
| 奉献(ほうけん-ho u ke n) | Dedication, Consecration, Oblation |
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