Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

祐

yuu

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Jinmeiyō (name kanji) · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONユウyuu
  • KUNたすけtasuke
  • KUNたすけるtasukeru

Meaning

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祐 is a Jinmeiyō (name kanji) — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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