由wherefore

由

Yoshiよし

wherefore

Yuゆ

Yuuゆう

Examples

事由じゆうreason

自由じゆうfreedom

由 (Yoshi) is a JLPT N3 kanji meaning “wherefore, a reason”. It is taught in grade 3 and written in 5 strokes.

On'yomi

ユYu
ユウYuu
ユイYui

Kun'yomi

よしYoshi
よ.るYoru

JLPT: N3
Strokes: 5
Taught in: grade 3

Example words with 由

事由じゆうreason
自由じゆうfreedom
経由けいゆgoing through

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