Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Offering, to supply, to serve

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person offering a tray with food, symbolizing their act of service and provision for others.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '供' is an important character at the N3 level of the JLPT. It is commonly found in vocabulary and reading comprehension questions, and understanding its various readings and meanings is crucial for success in the exam.

Example Sentences

• 彼は学生に勉強を供している。

  He is providing students with studying.

  かれはがくせいにべんきょうをともにしている。

  kare wa gakusei ni benkyou o tomo ni shite iru.

  Pronunciation

• 彼は冷たい飲み物を供してくれた。

  He served me a cold drink.

  かれはつめたいのみものをともにしてくれた。

  kare wa tsumetai nomimono o tomo ni shite kureta.

  Pronunciation

• お茶を供する。

  To make tea (serve tea).

  おちゃをともにする。

  ocha o tomo ni suru.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '供' is important for the JLPT N3 level, as it can appear in vocabulary and reading comprehension questions.
• Remember the kunyomi and the onyomi readings of the kanji and their meanings to fully understand its usage in different contexts.
• Pay attention to compound words using '供' to ascertain their overall meaning.

Usage in Japanese Names

• Names like '供三' (Tomozo) or '供美' (Tomomi) use the kanji '供'. It is often used to symbolize the character or nature of a person.