Japanese word

貢献

Pronunciation

Romajikōken

Meaning

  • nouncontribution

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 社会に貢献するsha kai ni kō ken su ru

    contribute to society

  • 地域に貢献するchi iki ni kō ken su ru

    contribute to the community

  • 会社に貢献するkai sha ni kō ken su ru

    contribute to a company

Similar words

協力kyōryoku: The act of working with others or providing help for a shared purpose.
支援shien: Help given to a person, group, or activity so it can continue or succeed.

Definition in Japanese

社会や集団のために力を尽くし、役立つ働きをすること。sha kai ya shū dan no ta me ni chikara o tsu ku shi yaku da tsu hatara ki o su ru ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese noun 貢献 (kōken) combines 貢 (kō, "tribute") and 献 (ken, "offering"), expressing an offering made for a shared cause.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • servicenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 貢献度kōkendodegree of contributionnoun
  • 貢献者kōkenshacontributornoun

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