Kanji
What does the kanji 由 mean?
由 means due to, by; reason. On'yomi ユ、ユウ、ユイ. Kun'yomi よし、よ.る.
Quick facts| On'yomi | ユ、ユウ、ユイ |
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| Kun'yomi | よし、よ.る |
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| Strokes | 5 |
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| Main radical | 田 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N3 |
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由On'yomi ユ、ユウ、ユイKun'yomi よし、よ.る
N3 · estimated, JLPT framework5 strokes
due to, by; reason
Memory hook
A stroke (丨) pushing up through the day-frame (日) like a shoot — REASON, ORIGIN, VIA.
Common words
- 理由りゆうreason
- 経由けいゆvia, by way of
- 自由じゆうfreedom
More words with this kanji
- 不自由ふじゆうinconvenient, lacking; disabled
