English–Japanese

“offering” in Japanese

Japanese

Also献金 (kenkin)

Pronunciation

Romajikenjō

Example

王に米を献上します。ō ni bei o ken jō shi ma su

I offer rice to the king.

Illustration for 献上 (offering)

How to say “offering” in Japanese

“Offering” in Japanese is 献上 (kenjō).

Centers on presenting something to a person of higher rank as a formal sign of respect.

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

Example sentences with 献上

献上の品は、丁寧に箱へ納められています。ken jō no shina wa tei nei ni bako e osa me ra re te i ma su

The offering is carefully placed in a box.

Tips for using 献上

  • 献上 (kenjō) is more formal than an everyday offering and often appears in historical or ceremonial descriptions of presenting goods to a superior.

Other Japanese words for “offering”

礼拝の前に献金しました。rei hai no mae ni ken kin shi ma shi ta

I made an offering before the service.

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