貢献
The act of giving or doing something to help make something successful or to advance a cause.
Examples
3 of 5地域のボランティア活動に貢献したい。
I want to contribute to local volunteer activities.
貴殿の長年の貢献に対し、深く感謝の意を表します。
We express our deep gratitude for your many years of contribution.
チームの勝利に貢献できて嬉しいよ。
I'm happy I could contribute to the team's victory.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Kou (merit) + Ken (offer). To offer your merit to others.
Quick Quiz
新しい技術は、エネルギー問題の解決に（ ）するはずだ。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 貢献
Examples
地域のボランティア活動に貢献したい。
everydayI want to contribute to local volunteer activities.
貴殿の長年の貢献に対し、深く感謝の意を表します。
formalWe express our deep gratitude for your many years of contribution.
チームの勝利に貢献できて嬉しいよ。
informalI'm happy I could contribute to the team's victory.
この新発見は、物理学界に大きく貢献するだろう。
academicThis new discovery will contribute greatly to the field of physics.
売上の向上に最も貢献した社員を表彰する。
businessWe will reward the employee who contributed most to the increase in sales.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
貢献度が高い
high level of contribution
利益貢献
contribution to profit
地域貢献
community contribution
Often Confused With
Kiyo is more technical or used for inanimate objects (e.g., factors contributing to a result), while Kouken is often used for people or organizations.
Usage Notes
Almost always paired with the particle 'ni' (target of contribution).
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with 'kyofu' (fear). 'Kouken' is a positive, proactive word.
Memory Tip
Kou (merit) + Ken (offer). To offer your merit to others.
Word Origin
Kou (merit/achievement) + Ken (to present/offer).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Social contribution (shakai kouken) is a highly valued concept for Japanese corporations (CSR).
Quick Quiz
新しい技術は、エネルギー問題の解決に（ ）するはずだ。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 貢献
Related Vocabulary
More academic words
頻出
B2Something that appears or occurs frequently, especially in tests, literature, or data sets.
頻繁
B2Occurring often, many times, or at short intervals. It describes the high frequency of an event or action.
要素
B1A part or aspect of something abstract, especially one that is essential or characteristic. Used to break down complex topics into smaller parts.
負担
B1A load, burden, or responsibility that someone has to bear. It can be physical, financial, or mental.
急激
B1Occurring very quickly and with a great deal of force or intensity. Essential for describing sharp rises or falls in data.
緩やか
B1Gentle, gradual, or slow. Often used in academic contexts to describe steady, non-aggressive changes in data.
基盤
B1The base or foundation on which something is established or depends. Used for physical infrastructure or abstract societal systems.
発生
B1The act of something coming into existence or happening, often used for natural phenomena, problems, or events.
向上
B1The act of advancing or improving to a higher level, state, or quality. It is often used for skills, standards, or efficiency.
特筆
B2To mention something specifically or specially because of its importance or uniqueness.
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