由

This kanji means reason, cause, significance.

on readings:
  • yu
  • yū
  • yui
kun readings:
  • yoshi
examples:
不自由 fujiyū discomfort, want, privation
自由 jiyū freedom
事由 jiyū reason, cause
理由 riyū reason, grounds
由来 yūrai origin, derivation

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Last ∆ on 2 June 2024 by Bradley James Wogsland.