Vocabulary

What does 与える (あたえる, ataeru) mean?

与える (あたえる, ataeru) means to give, to grant; to cause.

Quick facts
Readingあたえる
Romajiataeru
Part of speechichidan verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
あたえる
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonataeru

to give, to grant; to cause

  1. 1ichidan verb · transitive to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to grant
  2. 2ichidan verb · transitive to provide; to afford; to offer
  3. 3ichidan verb · transitive to assign
  4. 4ichidan verb · transitive to cause
  5. 5ichidan verb · transitive to pass (a variable to a function)

Example sentences

  • This medicine affects the body.

  • The teacher gave the students homework.

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