Meaning

Primary

Donation

Alternative

Offering

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

I'd like to offer money, no strings attached. It's free. It's a donation.

Reading

けんきん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

皆様からこんなにたくさんの献金をいただきました。

We have received so many donations from you all.

あの政治家は、ヤミ献金を受け取ったそうですよ。

I heard that politician received under-the-table donations.

うちの教会では、献金は強制していません。献金箱が備えてあって、お気持ちのある方に献金をお願いする形をとっています。

At our church, we don't require donations. We have an offering box and take the approach of asking for offerings from those who wish to give.

Kanji Composition