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あずかる Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Freq. Frequency Top 100,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
participate in ; take part in ; have a hand in
usually written using kana alone
Used when someone is involved in an event, project, or outcome, often with a nuance of contributing to a result. The subject is typically a person or group.
I'd like to take part in that discussion, too.
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godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
receive ; be given ; enjoy (favor, kindness)
usually written using kana alone
Used when receiving something beneficial from a person of higher status, such as praise, kindness, or an invitation. Carries a humble or grateful tone. Often used in formal or polite contexts.
Written forms あずかる Usage 77%
Usually written in kana; the kanji spellings 与る and 与かる are rare and may not be recognized by all readers.
与あずか る Usage 18%
Rare kanji spelling; the reading あずかる is not obvious from the kanji.
与あず かる Usage 5%
irregular okurigana
Irregular okurigana variant; rarely used.
Kanji 与 bestow, participate in, give Similar words 参さん 加か する 参加する is a more common and neutral way to say 'participate', while あずかる implies a deeper involvement or contribution to an outcome.
いただく いただく is the standard humble verb for 'receive', whereas あずかる is more formal and often used for intangible things like favor or praise from a superior.
Etymology Derived from the verb 預かる (あずかる, 'to take charge of'), with a shift in meaning toward receiving or participating. The kanji 与 (give) is used here to represent receiving or being given something, which is an extension of the original sense.
