Japanese Kanji

yu

be superior · heal · more and more

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONyu
  • KUNいよいよiyoiyo
  • KUNまさ.るmasa

Meaning

Be superior, heal, more and more, increasingly, finally, beyond doubt.

Stroke order for 愈

愈 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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