The kanji 与与 primarily conveys the idea of "to give," "to grant," or "to provide." It implies the action of offering something to someone or something. It can also signify participation, involvement, or assistance in a task or situation. This kanji suggests a sense of bestowal, either literally or figuratively.

・On-yomi (音読み): ヨ yo ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): あた-える ata-eru (to give, grant)

⚫︎与える あたえる ataeru Translation: to give; to grant; to provide; to inflict ⚫︎参加を与える さんか を あたえる sanka o ataeru Translation: to allow participation; to grant permission to participate ⚫︎与党 よとう yotou Translation: ruling party (literally, "giving party")

The kanji 与与 is a pictographic character. It depicts a hand 手扌 holding something out, representing the act of giving or offering. The original form of the character might have looked more obviously like a hand holding something. Over time, the form simplified, but the core meaning of giving or bestowing remains.