由
Kanji · N2
由 / wherefore
Kanji for wherefore or a reason.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ユ、ユウ、ユイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | よし、よ.る | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
由 carries the meaning wherefore or a reason.
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Common compounds with 由
不自由ふじゆうdiscomfort / inconvenience
自由じゆうfreedom / liberty
理由りゆうreason / grounds / pretext
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