Illustration: During a neighborhood riverside cleanup, a child proudly brings a small basket of collected litter to the large rubbish sack held open by an adult volunteer. Behind them, other residents gather scattered debris, while the section already cleaned is clear enough for a family to spread a picnic mat.

JLPT N2suru verbLevel estimated by Bebop

貢こう献けん

kouken

to contribute

Example sentences

彼かれは経済けいざいの発展はってんに大おおきな貢献こうけんをした。
He contributed much to the development of the economy.
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その選手せんしゅは勝利しょうりに貢献こうけんした。
The player contributed to the victory.
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彼かれはがんの研究けんきゅうに多大ただいな貢献こうけんをした。
He made a great contribution to research into cancer.
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Kanji in 貢献

貢tribute; supportOnコウ・クKunみつぐ
献offering; counter for drinksOnケン・コンKunたてまつる

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