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On'yomi
ユウ
YUU

abundant · rich · fertile

Details

Strokes12
Frequency#1048
Radicalclothes(6)

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Strokes12

Component Breakdown

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clothes + 谷

Cultural Context

Etymology

Combines 'clothing' (衤) with 'valley/space' (谷), depicting loose-fitting garments. Extended to mean abundance and having room to spare.

Symbolism

Symbolizes material and spiritual abundance, comfortable living. Also implies generosity of spirit and broad-mindedness.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

余裕綽々

よゆうしゃくしゃく

calm and collected; with composure; having enough and to spare; calm and collected