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郵
On'yomi
ユウ
YUU
mail · stagecoach stop
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'village' (阝) with 'transmit' (垂), representing the relay system for delivering items between villages. Origin of modern postal service terminology.
Symbolism
Symbolizes communication, connection, and exchange with distant places. Represents infrastructure of civilization that connects people.
Component Breakdown
郵=
垂阝
垂 + hill
Words & Expressions
Words written with 郵
郵便ゆうびんmail service
郵政ゆうせいpostal system
郵貯ゆうちょpostal savings
郵便局ゆうびんきょくpost office
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 郵 mean in Japanese?
郵 means mail, stagecoach stop.
How do you read 郵?
On'yomi: ユウ (YUU).
How many strokes does 郵 have?
郵 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 邑 (city).
Is 郵 a good kanji for a tattoo?
郵 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means mail, stagecoach stop. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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