雄
masculine · male · hero · leader · superiority · excellence
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'bird' (隹) with 'arm strength' (厷), depicting a powerful male bird. Extended to mean masculine valor and outstanding individuals.
Symbolism
Symbolizes masculine strength, heroism, and victory. Represents those with competitive power and leadership qualities.
Component Breakdown
厷 + 隹
Words & Expressions
Words written with 雄
Four-Character Compounds
群雄割拠
ぐんゆうかっきょ
rivalry of local warlords; a number of powerful (talented, influential) persons standing by themselves in a given field
雌伏雄飛
しふくゆうひ
biding one's time building up strength till finally grasping an opportunity to launch out and flourish
雄気堂々
ゆうきどうどう
with heroic drive and boundless energy
英雄豪傑
えいゆうごうけつ
hero; warrior of matchless valor; heroic character
雄材大略
ゆうざいたいりゃく
superior talent and strategic wisdom; outstanding abilities and a talent for developing and implementing grand strategies
雄心勃々
ゆうしんぼつぼつ
aspiring; ambitious
Poetry
見せばやな 雄島のあまの 袖だにも 濡れにぞ濡れし 色は変はらず
I wish I could show you. Even the fisherfolk's sleeves at Ojima, soaked through, do not change colour as mine have.
Anime & Manga
斉木楠雄のΨ難
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
A well-known work with 雄 in its Japanese title.
落第騎士の英雄譚（キャバルリィ）
Chivalry of a Failed Knight
A well-known work with 雄 in its Japanese title.
僕のヒーローアカデミア THE MOVIE 〜2人の英雄〜
My Hero Academia: Two Heroes
A well-known work with 雄 in its Japanese title.
凸变英雄X
To Be Hero X
A well-known work with 雄 in its Japanese title.
銀河英雄伝説
Legend of the Galactic Heroes
A well-known work with 雄 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
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Name contains 雄
Emperor Yūryaku was the 21st Emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.
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Oda Nobukatsu also known as Kitabatake Tomotoyo was a Japanese samurai of the Azuchi–Momoyama period.
Wikipedia国吉康雄
Name contains 雄
Yasuo Kuniyoshi was a Japanese-American painter, photographer and printmaker.
Wikipedia丹羽文雄
Name contains 雄
Fumio Niwa was a Japanese novelist with a long list of works, the most famous in the West being his novel The Buddha Tree .
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 雄 mean in Japanese?
雄 means masculine, male, hero, leader, superiority, excellence.
How do you read 雄?
On'yomi: ユウ (YUU). Kun'yomi: お-、おす、おん (o, osu, on).
How many strokes does 雄 have?
雄 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 隹 (short-tailed bird).
Is 雄 a good kanji for a tattoo?
雄 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means masculine, male, hero, leader, superiority, excellence. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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