Japanese Kanji

yuu

the tenth of the twelve Terrestrial Branches (ancient form)

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONユウyuu
  • KUNとりtori

Meaning

The tenth of the twelve terrestrial branches (ancient form).

丣 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 7 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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