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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof and phonetic. Under roof, universe.
Symbolism
Universe, space, vast. Represents infinite expanse.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Mystery of the universe
Component Breakdown
roof + 于
Words & Expressions
Words written with 宇
Four-Character Compounds
八紘一宇
はっこういちう
universal brotherhood; all eight corners of the world under one roof
気宇壮大
きうそうだい
magnanimous in one's attitude of mind; grand in one's idea or mind-set
Proverbs & Idioms
宇宙船地球号
うちゅうせんちきゅうごう
Spaceship Earth
Earth is like a spaceship traveling through space
Poetry
朝ぼらけ 宇治の川霧 たえだえに あらはれわたる 瀬々の網代木
At first light, as the river mist at Uji thins in patches, the fishing stakes appear across the shallows.
Anime & Manga
宇宙よりも遠い場所
A Place Further Than the Universe
A well-known work with 宇 in its Japanese title.
宇崎ちゃんは遊びたい！
Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out!
A well-known work with 宇 in its Japanese title.
宇宙パトロールルル子
Space Patrol Luluco
A well-known work with 宇 in its Japanese title.
宇宙兄弟
Space Brothers
A well-known work with 宇 in its Japanese title.
目覚めたら最強装備と宇宙船持ちだったので、一戸建て目指して傭兵として自由に生きたい
Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship!
A well-known work with 宇 in its Japanese title.
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Name contains 宇
Fujiwara no Umakai was a Japanese statesman, courtier, general and politician during the Nara period.
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Name contains 宇
Usami Sadamitsu also known as Usami Sadayuki was a Japanese samurai of the Sengoku period, who served the Uesugi clan of Echigo Province.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 宇 mean in Japanese?
宇 means eaves, roof, house, heaven.
How do you read 宇?
On'yomi: ウ (U).
How many strokes does 宇 have?
宇 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 宀 (roof).
Is 宇 a good kanji for a tattoo?
宇 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means eaves, roof, house, heaven. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.