授かる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 授かる
1
to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to receive (e.g. a title)
Examples
フランクス陸軍大将がナイト爵位の名誉称号を授かりました。
General Franks received an honorary knighthood.
2
to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent)
Examples
そのピアニストは非凡な才能を授かっている。
The pianist is endowed with extraordinary talent.
3
to be blessed (e.g. with a child)
Examples
妻が早産で１５００グラムの女の子を授かった。
My wife gave birth prematurely to a 1,500-gram baby girl.
4
to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)
Kanji in this Word
授
11 strokes
Frequency: 535
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
impart
instruct
grant
confer
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジュ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さず.ける
さず.かる
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