貢

Kanji
貢
Level
N1
Meaning
Tribute, offer, supply
On'yomi
コウ, ク
Kun'yomi
みつ.ぐ
Strokes
10
Common compounds

貢献 (こうけん) contribution 貢物 (みつぎもの) tribute, offering 恭順 (きょうじゅん) submission

Memory hook

The 'twelve' (十二) above 'product' (工) and 'divine' (貝, representing treasure) suggests offering valuable goods as tribute.

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