柔
Kanji · N2
柔 / tender
Kanji for tender, weakness, or gentleness.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ジュウ、ニュウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | やわ.らか、やわ.らかい、やわ、やわ.ら | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
柔 carries the meaning tender, weakness, or gentleness.
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Common compounds with 柔
柔和にゅうわgentle / mild / meek
柔らかいやわらかいsoft / tender / supple
柔道じゅうどうjudo
柔軟じゅうなんflexible / lithe / soft
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