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贈る (おくる) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

贈おくる

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Common wordJLPTN4Freq.FrequencyTop 5,000

Meanings

1

godan verb (-ru), transitive verb

give (as a gift); present

Used for giving tangible gifts or presents to someone, often on special occasions.

母ははの日ひにカーネーションを贈おくった。
I gave my mother carnations for Mother's Day.
友とも達だちに誕たん生じょう日びプレゼントを贈おくるつもり

です

。

I plan to give my friend a birthday present.

2

godan verb (-ru), transitive verb

confer; bestow; award

Used for formal or official giving, such as awards, honors, titles, or medals.

彼かれはノーベル平へい和わ賞しょうを贈おくられた。
He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
市し長ちょうが功こう労ろう者しゃに感かん謝しゃ状じょうを贈おくった。
The mayor presented a letter of appreciation to the distinguished citizen.

Written forms

贈おくるUsage93%
Standard kanji spelling for giving gifts, awards, or bestowing.
おくるUsage7%

Kanji

贈presents, send, give to

Similar words

あげる
あげる is a general verb for giving, often used in casual or everyday contexts. 贈る specifically implies giving as a gift or formal presentation.
プレゼントする
プレゼントする is a loanword verb meaning 'to give a present,' more casual and limited to gift-giving. 贈る can also be used for formal bestowals.

Etymology

The kanji 贈 combines 貝 (shell, money) and 曾 (formerly, increase), suggesting the act of giving valuables. The verb おくる is native Japanese and has been associated with this kanji for gift-giving and conferring.