賄
Kanji · N1
賄 / bribe
Kanji for bribe, board, or supply.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ワイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | まかな.う | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
賄 carries the meaning bribe, board, or supply.
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Common compounds with 賄
贈賄ぞうわいgiving a bribe / bribery
贈収賄ぞうしゅうわいbribery / corruption
賄うまかなうto supply / to cover / to pay
賄賂わいろbribe / sweetener / douceur
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