寄与
To contribute to a result or cause. It is a formal synonym for 'kouken' (contribution), often used when a factor helps bring about a specific outcome.
Examples
3 of 5ボランティア活動を通じて社会に寄与したい。
I want to contribute to society through volunteer activities.
新製品の売上が会社全体の利益に寄与している。
The sales of the new product are contributing to the overall profit of the company.
この要因が、経済成長にどの程度寄与したかを分析する。
Analyze to what extent this factor contributed to economic growth.
Word Family
Memory Tip
The first kanji 'ki' is in 'kifu' (donation). To 'kiyo' is to 'give' something towards a goal.
Quick Quiz
IT技術の導入は、業務の効率化に大きく（ ）した。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 寄寄
Examples
ボランティア活動を通じて社会に寄与したい。
everydayI want to contribute to society through volunteer activities.
新製品の売上が会社全体の利益に寄与している。
businessThe sales of the new product are contributing to the overall profit of the company.
この要因が、経済成長にどの程度寄与したかを分析する。
academicAnalyze to what extent this factor contributed to economic growth.
平和の維持に寄与することが、我が国の外交方針だ。
formalContributing to the maintenance of peace is our nation's foreign policy.
君のアイディア、今回の成功にかなり寄与したね。
informalYour idea really contributed a lot to this success.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
寄与度
degree of contribution
直接的な寄与
direct contribution
人類の福祉に寄与する
to contribute to human welfare
Often Confused With
Kouken is more common for 'active service/dedication', while Kiyo is often used in technical/academic senses for 'factors' leading to a result.
Usage Notes
Highly formal; excellent for IELTS Task 2 to show high-level vocabulary instead of 'tasukeru' or 'kouken'.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with 'kuyo' (memorial service).
Memory Tip
The first kanji 'ki' is in 'kifu' (donation). To 'kiyo' is to 'give' something towards a goal.
Word Origin
Sino-Japanese; 'ki' (send/contribute) + 'yo' (give).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
IT技術の導入は、業務の効率化に大きく（ ）した。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 寄寄
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More general words
制約
B2A condition that keeps someone or something under control or limits what they can do; a restriction or constraint.
統制
B2The act of controlling or regulating a system, organization, or group of people to ensure order or compliance.
実現可能性
B2The degree to which a plan or idea is likely to be successful or can be done; feasibility.
多岐
B2Branching out in many directions; wide-ranging or multifaceted. It is used to describe interests, topics, or problems that are diverse and complex.
相応
B2Appropriate, suitable, or corresponding to a certain level, status, or ability. It is often used to describe costs or rewards that match the effort or quality.
必須
B2Something that is absolutely necessary or required. It cannot be omitted or avoided.
正当
B2Being lawful, fair, or based on a logical or moral reason; legitimate.
重複
B2Duplication, overlap, or repetition. It refers to situations where the same thing exists in multiple places or happens more than once unnecessarily.
価値
A1Kachi refers to the worth, merit, or importance of something, whether in a monetary, moral, or practical sense. It is commonly used to describe how useful or precious an object, idea, or action is to a person or society.
差
A1A noun referring to a difference, gap, or margin between two or more things. It is frequently used to describe disparities in quantity, quality, time, or ability.
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