Japanese Kanji

yuu

boil · ferment · seethe

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONユウyuu
  • ONヨウyou
  • ONyu
  • KUNわ.くwa

Meaning

Boil, ferment, seethe, uproar, breed.

Stroke order for 涌

涌 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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