与 means “give, grant”

あたえる · ataeru

Also: bestow, participate in, award

Kun'yomi (Japanese reading): あたえる, あずかる, くみする, ともに
On'yomi (Chinese reading): ヨ

JLPT N3 · Taught in secondary school · 3 strokes

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Its old form 與 shows four hands lifting something together: giving as a shared act. 与える is to give or award, 給与 is the salary on your pay slip, and the 与党, the ruling party, is the side taking part in government.

Used in 与える (ataeru, to give), 給与 (kyuuyo, salary), and 与党 (yotou, ruling party)

与 means “give, grant”

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