Japanese Kanji

yuu

float · swim

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONユウyuu
  • ONリュウryuu
  • KUNあそ.びaso
  • KUNあそ.ぶaso
  • KUNおよ.ぐoyo

Meaning

Float, swim.

Stroke order for 游

游 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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