Kanji Detail of 供
供
| Level: | N3 Low |
| Strokes: | 8 |
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The kanji 供供 primarily conveys the meaning of "to offer," "to provide," "to serve," or "to accompany." It often implies giving something, either material or in the form of assistance or companionship, to someone or something. It can also relate to someone who serves or attends to another, acting as a provider or supporter.
・On-yomi (音読み): きょう (kyou) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): とも (tomo), そな(える) (sonae(ru))
⚫︎子供(こども) Translation: Child ⚫︎提供(ていきょう) Translation: Offer; Provision; Supply ⚫︎供える(そなえる) Translation: To offer; To dedicate; To present (to the gods, a spirit, etc.)
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The kanji 供供 is a phono-semantic compound (形声文字). The phonetic component is 共 (kyou), which suggests the sound and the semantic component is 人 (hito/nin, meaning "person"). The original meaning of 供 was related to "offering" or "giving." Over time, the character expanded to encompass meanings related to providing, serving, and being in the company of others. The inclusion of 人 helps to indicate the involvement of people in the act of giving or offering.