雄
Kanji · N1
雄 / masculine
Kanji for masculine, male, or hero.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ユウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | お-、おす、おん | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
雄 carries the meaning masculine, male, or hero.
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Common compounds with 雄
雄犬おすいぬmale dog
英雄えいゆうhero / heroine / great person
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