Japanese word

贈与

Pronunciation

Romajizōyo

Meaning

  • noungift

Example

父から土地の贈与を受けました。chichi ka ra to chi no zō yo o u ke ma shi ta

I received a gift of land from my father.

Illustration for 贈与 (gift)

More examples

この贈与には、税金がかかる場合があります。ko no zō yo ni wa zei kin ga ka ka ru ba ai ga a ri ma su

Taxes may apply to this gift.

Core concept

At its core, it is the act of giving something of value to another person freely and without expecting a return.

Common phrases

  • 財産の贈与zai san no zō yo

    gift of property

  • 現金の贈与gen kin no zō yo

    cash gift

  • 贈与を受けるzō yo o u ke ru

    receive a gift

  • 贈与を行うzō yo o okona u

    make a gift

  • 贈与税zō yo zei

    gift tax

Similar words

プレゼントpurezento: Something given to another person on a social occasion, often in a casual setting.
贈呈zōtei: A formal presentation of something to a person or group as an honor or gift.

Definition in Japanese

財産や物品などを代償を求めずに他人へ譲り渡すこと。zai san ya bup pin na do o dai shō o moto me zu ni ta nin e yuzu ri wata su ko to

Word origin

The word 贈与 (zōyo) consists of 贈 (zō, "to give as a gift") and 与 (yo, "to give or grant"), both read with Sino-Japanese readings.

Usage tips

  • In legal contexts, 贈与契約 (zōyo keiyaku) denotes an agreement to transfer property without payment, which gives 贈与 (zōyo) a more technical tone than gift.

Other meanings

  • donationnoun
  • givingnoun

Related words

  • 贈与者zōyoshadonornoun

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