Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

于

u

going · from

Extended kanji · 3 strokes

Readings

  • ONウu
  • ONクku
  • KUNここにkokoni
  • KUNああaa
  • KUNおいてoite

Meaning

Going, from.

Stroke order

Stroke order for 于

于 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 3 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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