由
よし
yoshi
JLPT N35 strokesKanjiLevel 31 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
由 is the kanji for "A Reason / Wherefore". A common reading is よし (yoshi). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
A Reason / Wherefore
Also : A Reason · Wherefore
Readings
kunよし/ yoshikunよ.る/ yoruonゆ/ yuonゆう/ yuuonゆい/ yui
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 由 represents 'WHEREFORE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of wherefore.
Reading ·
On-reading: ゆ — remember this sound by associating it with wherefore. Kun-reading: よし.
Example Sentences
理由を教えてください。
りゆうをおしえてください。
Please tell me the reason.
自由に意見を言ってください。
じゆうにいけんをいってください。
Please speak your opinion freely.
Vocabulary using 由
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