Japanese word

寄与

Pronunciation

Romajikiyo

Meaning

  • nouncontribution

Example

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.

Illustration for 寄与 (contribution)

More examples

専門家の寄与を正しく評価することが大切です。sen mon ka no ki yo o tada shi ku hyō ka su ru ko to ga tai setsu de su

It is important to properly evaluate the contribution of experts.

Core concept

Describes adding useful effort, help, or results to a person, group, or shared purpose.

Common phrases

  • 社会への寄与sha kai e no ki yo

    contribution to society

  • 発展への寄与hat ten e no ki yo

    contribution to development

  • 問題解決への寄与mon dai kai ketsu e no ki yo

    contribution to problem solving

Similar words

貢献kōken: Useful effort or results that help a group, field, or cause develop.

Definition in Japanese

ある事や人のために役立つ働きをして、利益や効果をもたらすこと。a ru koto ya hito no ta me ni yaku da tsu hatara ki o shi te ri eki ya kō ka o mo ta ra su ko to

Word origin

寄与 (kiyo) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 寄 (ki, "draw near") and 与 (yo, "give"), expressing the idea of giving toward a purpose.

Usage tips

  • In formal Japanese, 寄与 (kiyo) often describes a lasting benefit to society, science, or an organization rather than a small everyday favor.

Other meanings

  • servicenoun

Opposites

  • 阻害sogaiinhibitionnoun

Related words

  • 寄与するkiyosurucontributeverb
  • 寄与度kiyododegree of contributionnoun
  • 寄与率kiyoritsucontribution ratenoun

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