The kanji 与 primarily conveys the idea of "to give," "to grant," or "to provide." It implies the act of offering something to someone or something. It can also mean "to participate in" or "to be involved in," suggesting a sharing or contribution of something.

・On-yomi (音読み): ヨ (yo) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): あたえ（る） (atae(ru)) - to give, grant

⚫︎ 与える Translation: To give, to grant, to bestow ⚫︎ 参与 Translation: Participation, involvement ⚫︎ 寄与 Translation: Contribution, to contribute to

The kanji 与 is a pictograph. It originally depicted two hands holding an object and offering it. This visual representation evolved to represent the concept of "to give" or "to offer." Over time, the form of the character simplified to its current shape. The top part represents the hand, and the bottom part now symbolizes the object being given.