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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'dog' (犭) with 'chief' (酋), originally describing how a dog remains devoted to its master. Used to mean 'still' or 'yet' in continuing states.
Symbolism
Symbolizes continuation, unchanged states, and hesitation. As in 'reprieve' (猶予), represents the pause before a decision.
Component Breakdown
猶=
犭酋
animal + 酋
Words & Expressions
Words written with 猶
猶太ユダヤjews
猶予ゆうよdawdling
執行猶予しっこうゆうよstay of execution
起訴猶予きそゆうよsuspension of indictment
Four-Character Compounds
執行猶予
しっこうゆうよ
stay of execution; suspended sentence
Other kanji with the same meaning
“furthermore”
“still”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 猶 mean in Japanese?
猶 means furthermore, still, yet.
How do you read 猶?
On'yomi: ユウ、ユ (YUU, YU). Kun'yomi: なお (nao).
How many strokes does 猶 have?
猶 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 犬 (dog).
Is 猶 a good kanji for a tattoo?
猶 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means furthermore, still, yet. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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