Japanese word

授ける

Pronunciation

Romajisazukeru

Meaning

  • verbgive

Example

先生は弟子に知恵を授けます。sen sei wa de shi ni chi e o sazu ke ma su

The teacher gives wisdom to the student.

Illustration for 授ける (give)

More examples

大学は卒業生に名誉博士号を授けました。dai gaku wa sotsu gyō sei ni mei yo hakase gō o sazu ke ma shi ta

The university conferred an honorary doctorate on the graduate.

Core concept

Describes a deliberate transfer of valuable knowledge, skill, or status from a person in authority to another person.

Common phrases

  • 知恵を授けるchi e o sazu ke ru

    impart wisdom

  • 秘訣を授けるhi ketsu o sazu ke ru

    share a secret

Similar words

授与するjuyosuru: To formally grant a title, degree, prize, or other honor.
伝授するdenjusuru: To pass specialized knowledge or skills to another person.
与えるataeru: To give something to another person, including an object, benefit, or status.

Definition in Japanese

知識や技術などを、目上の者が目下の者に与える。chi shiki ya gi jutsu na do o me ue no mono ga me shita no mono ni ata e ru

Word origin

The verb 授ける (sazukeru, "to bestow") is the modern form related to the classical verb 授く (sazuku, "to bestow"), retaining the same core meaning.

Usage tips

  • The verb 授ける (sazukeru, "to bestow") has a formal or literary tone and often describes knowledge, skills, titles, or blessings passed on deliberately.

Other meanings

  • grantverb
  • awardverb
  • conferverb

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