Japanese Kanji

yuu

to bale out · to decant liquids

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONユウyuu
  • ONオウou
  • KUNく.むku

Meaning

To bale out, to decant liquids.

挹 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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