Japanese Kanji

yuu

guide to goodness

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONユウyuu
  • ONyu
  • KUNみちび.くmichibi
  • KUNいざな.うizana

Meaning

Guide to goodness.

羑 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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