Kanji 貢: tribute, support, finance
Key takeaways
Kanji 貢: tribute, support, finance. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 貢
tribute, support, finance
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This kanji depicts offering up a craftsman's (工) work or valuable shells (貝) used as money. It represents the act of contributing the fruits of one's labor or wealth, leading to the meanings 'tribute' or 'contribution.'
