献 Kanji – offering
The Japanese kanji 献 can mean offering, counter for drinks, present, offer.
Meaning and Readings
How is 献 read?
献 has the onyomi readings ケン, コン and the kunyomi reading たてまつる.
In romaji, these readings can be written as ken, kon, tatematsuru.
Common Japanese Words Using 献
These common Japanese words contain 献. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 献金（けんきん） — donation, contribution, offering
- 献血（けんけつ） — blood donation
- 献上（けんじょう） — presenting (to)
- 献立（こんだて） — menu, bill of fare
- 貢献（こうけん） — contribution (furthering a goal or cause), services (to a cause)
- 文献（ぶんけん） — literature, books (reference), document
- 献花（けんか） — flower offering, floral tribute, laying flowers