Japanese symbol for “endowment”

付与

ふよ

Romaji: fuyo

grant; allowance; endowment; bestowal

In Japanese, endowment is 付与, read ふよ (fuyo).

Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.

Meanings

n, vs, vt grant; allowance; endowment; bestowal; assignment; conferment

Written forms: 付与、附与. Readings: ふよ.

Kanji and stroke order

付

adhere, attach, refer to

on: フ
kun: つ.ける、-つ.ける、-づ.ける、つ.け

5 strokes · JLPT 2

与

bestow, participate in, give

on: ヨ
kun: あた.える、あずか.る、くみ.する、ともに

3 strokes · JLPT 2

Other Japanese words for “endowment”

Word	Reading	Meaning
賦与	ふよ fuyo	being endowed with (e.g. a gift); being blessed with; endowment
寄付金	きふきん kifukin	donation; contribution; endowment
基本金	きほんきん kihonkin	fund; endowment
基本財産	きほんざいさん kihonzaisan	fundamental property; principal; endowment

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

Word	Reading	Meaning
付近	ふきん fukin	neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity
付属	ふぞく fuzoku	being attached (to); being affiliated (to); belonging (to)
付き合い	つきあい tsukiai	association; socializing; socialising
受付	うけつけ uketsuke	reception (desk); information desk; receptionist
寄付	きふ kifu	contribution; donation
日付	ひづけ hizuke	date; dating
給与	きゅうよ kyuuyo	pay; salary; wages
与党	よとう yotou	ruling party; government party; party in power

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