observance, offer, present, dedicate

8 strokesFrequency 1,624JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ホウ

Kun

たてまつ.るまつ.るほう.ずる

Nanori

ともやす

Dictionary

Common Words

捧げるさげる献げるTransitiveIchidan verbFreq #3702
1

to lift up; to hold up; to hold above eye level

Examples
彼は平和のために一生を捧げた
He dedicated his life to peace.
2

to give; to offer; to consecrate

3

to devote; to sacrifice; to dedicate

奉仕うしNounIntransitive~する VerbFreq #7047
1

service; ministry; attendance; church work

Examples
その職業の主要な目的は社会に奉仕することである。
The prime purpose of the profession is the rendering of a public service.
2

offering goods at a reduced price; providing a service for free

奉る献るてまつ (奉る)つるGodan verbFreq #15562
1

Humble; Transitive verb

to offer; to present

2

Transitive verb

to set someone up in a high position; to revere at a distance

3

Humble; Auxiliary verb

to do respectfully

奉公うこうNounIntransitive~する VerbFreq #18159
1

live-in domestic service; live-in apprenticeship

Examples
彼は息子を仕立屋に奉公に出した。
He bound his son to a tailor.
2

public duty; public service

奉行ぎょうNounFreq #20933
1

Historical term

magistrate; shogunate administrator

奉納うのうNoun~の Adj.Transitive~する VerbFreq #22562
1

dedication; offering; presentation; oblation

Examples
知事は戦死した兵士たちに記念碑を奉納した。
The governor dedicated the memorial to the soldiers who died in the war.
信奉んぽうNounTransitive~する VerbFreq #27159
1

belief; faith; adherence; espousal

Examples
開拓民たちはキリスト教を信奉した。
The settlers embraced the Christian religion.
信奉者しんぽうしゃNounFreq #29650
1

adherent; devotee; believer

Examples
彼の信奉者たちは彼を賢明で勇敢な人だと尊敬していた。
All his followers looked up to him as a wise and courageous man.
奉じるうじるTransitiveIchidan verbFreq #31876
1

to present; to dedicate

2

to obey; to follow; to believe in; to serve

3

to proudly bear

奉行所ぎょうしょNounFreq #35872
1

Historical term

magistrate's office

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