柔


This kanji means soft.

on readings:
  • jū
  • nyū
kun readings:
  • yawa
examples:
柔道 jūdō judo, an unarmed Japanese martial art
柔術 jūjutsu jujitsu, a Japanese martial art
柔弱 nyūjaku weakness, enervation
柔和 nyūwa gentle, mild-mannered
物柔らか mono-yawaraka mild-mannered, gentle, quiet
柔らかい yawarakai soft

links:
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Jujitsu
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Last ∆ on 21 December 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.