JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
貢 — tribute
- Reading
- コウ・ク・みつ.ぐ
- Meaning
- tribute; support; finance
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
貢 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is コウ・ク・みつ.ぐ and it means tribute; support; finance. 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.
貢 appears in everyday japanese words such as 貢献 (contribution).
Japanese words containing 貢
Frequently asked questions
What does 貢 mean in Japanese?
貢 means tribute; support; finance in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 貢 read?
貢 is read コウ・ク・みつ.ぐ. Reading it inside real words — 貢献 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 貢 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 貢 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 貢 in a word?
A common word containing 貢 is 貢献 (こうけん) — "contribution". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 貢 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 貢 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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