由 wherefore, a reason
The kanji 由 means “wherefore, a reason”. It is read ユ, ユウ, ユイ, よし, よ.る. It is a JLPT N3 kanji.
How to read 由?
- Kun’yomi
- よし (yoshi), よ.る (yoru)
- On’yomi
- ユ (yu), ユウ (yuu), ユイ (yui)
How to write 由?
由 is written in 5 strokes, in the order below.
Common words with 由
- 理由 (りゆう) : reason, pretext
- 自由 (じゆう) : freedom, liberty
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