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宥

On'yomi
ユウ
YUU
Kun'yomi
なだ.める・ゆる.す
nadameru / yurusu

soothe · calm · pacify

Details

Strokes9
Radical宀roof(3)

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Strokes9

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of roof and have. Soothing under roof.

Symbolism

Forgiveness, appease, pardon. Represents appeasing.

Component Breakdown

宥=
宀有

roof + 有

Words & Expressions

Words written with 宥

宥めるなだめるpacify

Other kanji with the same meaning

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 宥 mean in Japanese?

宥 means soothe, calm, pacify.

How do you read 宥?

On'yomi: ユウ (YUU). Kun'yomi: なだ.める、ゆる.す (nadameru, yurusu).

How many strokes does 宥 have?

宥 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 宀 (roof).

Is 宥 a good kanji for a tattoo?

宥 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means soothe, calm, pacify. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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