Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Salary, provide

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person providing threads to connect and weave fabric. This represents the concept of providing and giving to others, just like how a company provides a salary to its employees.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '給' is frequently included in JLPT materials, especially at the N3 level. It is essential to understand its meaning and readings for both kanji and reading comprehension sections of the exam.

Example Sentences

• 給料がいい会社を探しています。

  I am looking for a company with a good salary.

  きゅうりょうがいいかいしゃをさがしています。

  kyuuryou ga ii kaisha o sagashite imasu.

  Pronunciation

• 毎月給料日になると嬉しいです。

  I am happy when the payday comes every month.

  まいつききゅうりょうびになるとうれしいです。

  maitsuki kyuuryoubi ni naru to ureshii desu.

  Pronunciation

• 私は家族を給うために頑張ります。

  I work hard to provide for my family.

  わたしはかぞくをたまうためにがんばります。

  watashi wa kazoku o tamau tame ni ganbarimasu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '給' is commonly used in words related to salary and provision.
• Pay attention to the reading 'キュウ' when encountering this kanji in different compounds.
• Understanding the context and usage of this kanji is important for reading comprehension in the JLPT.
• Practice writing the kanji to remember its stroke order, which can be beneficial for the exam.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '給' may be found in surnames like 給田 (Kyuda) or 給井 (Kuinai), symbolizing the family's connection to salary or provision.