捧げる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 捧げる
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
Kanji in this Word
捧
11 strokes
Frequency: 2286
Grade 9
Meanings
lift up
give
offer
consecrate
sacrifice
dedicate
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ささ.げる
献
13 strokes
Frequency: 637
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
offering
counter for drinks
present
offer
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
コン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たてまつ.る
奉
8 strokes
Frequency: 1624
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
observance
offer
present
dedicate
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
ブ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たてまつ.る
まつ.る
ほう.ずる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
とも
やす
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