Japanese Kanji

yuu

moist · wet · dampen

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONユウyuu
  • ONオウou
  • ONヨウyou
  • KUNうるお.うuruo

Meaning

Moist, wet, dampen.

浥 is a Extended 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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