Kanji
What does the kanji 雄 mean?
雄 means male (animal); hero, mighty. On'yomi ユウ. Kun'yomi お-、おす、おん.
Quick facts| On'yomi | ユウ |
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| Kun'yomi | お-、おす、おん |
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| Strokes | 12 |
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| Main radical | 隹 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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雄On'yomi ユウKun'yomi お-、おす、おん
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework12 strokes
male (animal); hero, mighty
Memory hook
The bird (隹) with its chest thrown out, proud and strong — MALE, HEROIC.
Stroke order · 12 strokes
Common words
- 雄おすmale (animal)
- 英雄えいゆうhero, great figure
