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貢
On'yomi
コウ・ク
KOU / KU
Kun'yomi
みつ.ぐ
mitsugu
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Strokes10
Frequency#956
Radical貝shell(7)
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Strokes10
Component Breakdown
貢=
工貝
工 + shell
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of craft and shell. Offering shell to craft.
Symbolism
Contribution, tribute, tax. Represents offering.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
貢献は見返りを求めず
こうけんはみかえりをもとめず
True contribution seeks no return
Genuine service expects nothing in exchange