与える

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 与える is read あたえる and means giving or granting something to someone.
• Basic usage: It is used for giving students time to think or stating that a certificate does not grant special authority.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Giving time and authority
  • 時間を与える means making time available for someone to use.
  • 権限を与える means granting authority to carry out an action.