与える (Ataeru) is a Japanese ichidan verb meaning “to give (esp. to someone of lower status), to bestow, to grant, to confer”.
Meanings
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to grant; to confer; to present; to award
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto provide; to afford; to offer; to supply
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto assign
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto cause
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto pass (a variable to a function)
Examples
彼女はお金を与えた。
She gave money.
羊は羊毛を与えてくれる。
Sheep provide us with wool.
与えるものなど何もない。
I've nothing to give.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).