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donation, presentation, gift
The act of donating or presenting something, especially books, art, or other items of value, to an institution or organization. A formal term for giving.
図書館に本を寄贈した。
I donated books to the library.
美術館に絵画が寄贈された。
Paintings were donated to the art museum.
この建物は地元の企業から寄贈されたものです。
This building was donated by a local company.
USAGE:
寄贈 is a formal term used primarily for donating items (not money) to public institutions like libraries, museums, schools, or hospitals. For monetary donations, 寄付 is more appropriate.
COLLOCATIONS:
- 本を寄贈する — to donate books
- 寄贈図書 — donated books
- 寄贈を受ける — to receive a donation
- 寄贈品 — donated item
SIMILAR WORDS:
寄付 is the general term for donation, especially of money. 贈呈 is a formal presentation or bestowal, often ceremonial. 寄贈 specifically refers to donating physical items to institutions.