Contribution
noun, verbal noun
When you draw near to give something, you are probably giving a contribution.
寄与 is a very formal word that refers to significant contributions in professional or official settings. It's commonly used in academic or business contexts to highlight how someone's work contributes to the advancement of a field of study or the growth of a company.
This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.
後進国の発展に寄与したとして、ノーベル賞が授与された。
The Nobel Prize was awarded to them for their contribution to the development of less developed countries.
トーフグが世界平和に寄与していることを知っているかい？
Did you know that Tofugu is contributing to world peace?
フィンランドの作曲家であるジャン・シベリウス は、音楽を通じて、国民意識の形成に多大な寄与をしました。
The Finnish composer Jean Sibelius made a significant contribution to the formation of national identity through his music.
地域への寄与度が高いビジネスの方が、助成金は下りやすいんです。
Businesses that contribute more to the local community tend to receive grants more easily.
プロジェクトのコスト削減への寄与と納品日数短縮をもたらした服部さんにプロジェクトマネージャー賞が贈られた。
A project manager award was given to Ms. Hattori for her contributions to cost reductions and the shortening of delivery times for goods in the project.