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贈

presents, gift

JLPT N2 18 strokes
Kun'yomi
おく.る
On'yomi
ゾウ・ソウ
Radical
貝 · shell (shell, money)

贈 means "presents, gift". It is a JLPT N2 kanji written in 18 strokes. It is read おく.る in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ゾウ・ソウ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

Stroke order & writing

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贈 in example sentences

  • 贈おくり物ものがあります。

    Okurimono ga arimasu.

    I have some gifts.

  • 贈おくり物ものとしても最適さいてきです。

    Okurimono to shite mo saiteki desu.

    This is also ideal as a gift.

  • 彼女かのじょは私わたしに贈おくり物ものをくれた。

    Kanojo wa watashi ni okurimono o kureta.

    She gave me a present.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, CC-BY 2.0 FR, licensed for reuse.

Words that use 贈

More 貝 (shell) kanji

Common questions

What does the kanji 贈 mean?
贈 means "presents, gift". It is a JLPT N2 kanji.
How many strokes does 贈 have?
贈 is written in 18 strokes.
How is 贈 read?
It is read おく.る in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ゾウ・ソウ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 贈?
贈 is a JLPT N2 kanji.
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