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献

献 — offering, counter for drinks, present

Learn the correct stroke order for 献 (offering), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ケンken、コンkon
Kun'yomi (訓読み)たてまつ.るtatematsuru
Strokes13
Radical犬
Frequency#637
Meaningsoffering, counter for drinks, present, offer

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

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Common Words

献金けんきんdonation; contribution; offeringnoun
献血けんけつblood donationnoun
献上けんじょうpresenting (to)noun
献立こんだてmenu; bill of farenoun
貢献こうけんcontribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause)noun
文献ぶんけんliterature; books (reference); documentnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 献 (offering) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 犬.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 献 is #637, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

献金けんきん — donation; contribution; offering
献血けんけつ — blood donation
献上けんじょう — presenting (to)

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 献 have?

The kanji 献 (offering) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 献?

献 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 献 mean?

献 means: offering, counter for drinks, present, offer. On'yomi readings: ケン, コン. Kun'yomi readings: たてまつ.る.

What JLPT level is 献?

献 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.