English–Japanese

“contribution” in Japanese

Japanese

Also寄与 (kiyo)

Pronunciation

Romajikōken

Example

地域に貢献します。chi iki ni kō ken shi ma su

I contribute to my community.

Illustration for 貢献 (contribution)

How to say “contribution” in Japanese

“Contribution” in Japanese is 貢献 (kōken).

Describes adding effort, skills, or resources to support a shared goal or group.

Full entry for 貢献: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 貢献

彼の貢献はチームにとって大きな力です。kare no kō ken wa chī mu ni to tte ō ki na chikara de su

His contribution is a major asset to the team.

Tips for using 貢献

  • In everyday English, contribute commonly takes to before the group or cause receiving the help, as in contribute to a community.

Other Japanese words for “contribution”

彼の寄与は社会に大きな影響を与えました。kare no ki yo wa sha kai ni ō ki na ei kyō o ata e ma shi ta

His contribution had a major impact on society.

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