This kanji means be, exist, or have.

on readings:
  • u
kun readings:
  • a
examples:
arigata meiwaku an unwelcome kindness
koyū own, peculiar, characteristic
shoyū ownership
yūdoku poisonous
yūkashōken securities
yūmei famous
yūri profitable, advantageous
yūshi voluntary, those interested

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Last ∆ on 17 February 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.