JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
献 — offering
- Reading
- ケン・コン・たてまつ.る
- Meaning
- offering; counter for drinks; present; offer
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
献 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ケン・コン・たてまつ.る and it means offering; counter for drinks; present; offer. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
献 appears in everyday japanese words such as 文献 (literature), 献立 (menu) and 貢献 (contribution).
Japanese words containing 献
Frequently asked questions
What does 献 mean in Japanese?
献 means offering; counter for drinks; present; offer in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 献 read?
献 is read ケン・コン・たてまつ.る. Reading it inside real words — 文献 and 献立 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 献 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 献 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 献 in a word?
A common word containing 献 is 文献 (ぶんけん) — "literature". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 献 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 献 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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