寄付

• Reading: きふ
• Romaji: kifu
• Kanji breakdown: 寄 (ki) — to draw near, to contribute; 付 (fu) — to attach, to give
• Pronunciation: /ki.ɸɯ/

Meaning

Contribution; donation. Giving money, goods, or resources to a cause or organization.

A noun that can function as a suru-verb (寄付する). It covers monetary and material donations alike. The related system ふるさと納税 (hometown tax donation) has popularized the concept. Common collocations include 寄付金 (donation money), 寄付を集める (to collect donations), and 寄付をする (to make a donation).

Examples

1. 被災地に寄付をした。 I made a donation to the disaster-affected area.
2. 毎月少しずつ寄付を続けている。 I continue to donate a little bit every month.
3. 寄付金は子どもたちの支援に使われます。 The donation money is used to support children.

Usage Guide

Context: charity, community, disaster relief

Tone: positive

Origin & History

Composed of 寄 (to draw near, to contribute) and 付 (to attach, to give). Together they convey the idea of giving something to a cause.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal