Kanji: 与 (Give/Provide)
The kanji 与 means "to give," "to provide," "to award," or "to participate in." It represents the act of granting something to someone, or being involved in an action together.
Key Reading:
On-yomi (Sino-Japanese reading): ヨ (yo)
Kun-yomi (Japanese reading): あた（える）(ataeru)
Common Words & Usage:
与える (ataeru) - Verb. To give, to provide.
関与 (kan'yo) - Noun/Suru-verb. Involvement, participation.
贈与 (zōyo) - Noun/Suru-verb. Donation, bestowal.
与党 (yotō) - Noun. Ruling party.
Example Sentence:
Japanese: 先生は生徒たちに平等に機会を与えた。
Romaji: Sensei wa seito-tachi ni byōdō ni kikai o ataeta.
English: The teacher gave opportunities to the students equally.
Learning the correct stroke order for kanji like 与 is essential for balanced, legible Japanese handwriting and is a fundamental part of mastering kanji writing.