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由
On'yomi
ユ・ユウ・ユイ
YU / YUU / YUI
Kun'yomi
よし・よ.る
yoshi / yoru
wherefore · a reason
wisdom
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Strokes5
Frequency#325
Radical田field(5)
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Derives from an oil vessel shape, representing origin or basis of things. A fundamental character appearing in 'reason' (理由) and 'freedom' (自由).
Symbolism
Symbolizes origin, foundation, and freedom. Represents the essence, starting point, and liberty of choice in fundamental concepts.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
自由自在
じゆうじざい
free; unrestricted; (with) complete mastery; free
自由貿易
じゆうぼうえき
free trade; free trade
自由放任
じゆうほうにん
laissez-faire; non-intervention; laissez-faire
自由奔放
じゆうほんぽう
free and uncontrolled; behaving with abandon; freewheeling; free and uncontrolled
自由闊達
じゆうかったつ
free and easy; open and natural; not fastidious; free and easy
Poetry
和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
由良のとを 渡る舟人 かぢを絶え ゆくへも知らぬ 恋の道かな
Poem #46 from Hyakunin Isshu
曾禰好忠曾禰好忠
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