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輸

On'yomi
ユ・シュ
YU / SHU

transport · send · be inferior

Details

Strokes16
Frequency#371
Radical車car(7)

Stroke Order

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Strokes16

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of vehicle and phonetic. Transporting with vehicle.

Symbolism

Import, export, transport. Represents transporting.

Component Breakdown

輸=
車俞

car + 俞

Words & Expressions

Words written with 輸

輸入ゆにゅうimport
輸送ゆそうtransport
輸出ゆしゅつexport
禁輸きんゆembargo
空輸くうゆairlift
密輸みつゆsmuggling

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 輸 mean in Japanese?

輸 means transport, send, be inferior.

How do you read 輸?

On'yomi: ユ、シュ (YU, SHU).

How many strokes does 輸 have?

輸 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 車 (car).

Is 輸 a good kanji for a tattoo?

輸 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means transport, send, be inferior. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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