“Gentle” or “Mild” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “優”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “優” means “Superior”, “Graceful” or “Entertainer” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “優”
Jouyou Kanji “優” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 17 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | ゆう(yuu) |
| う(u) | |
| Kun-Yomi | やさ(しい)(yasa(shii)) |
| すぐ(れる)(sugu(reru)) | |
| ゆた(か)(yuta(ka)) | |
| まさ(る)(masa(ru)) | |
| わざおぎ(wazaogi) | |
| やわ(らぐ)(yawa(ragu)) | |
| Meanings | Peaceful, Mild, Gentle, Kind |
| Easy, Comfortable, Calm | |
| Superior, Surpass, Excellent | |
| Graceful, Elegant | |
| Entertainer, Performer |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “優”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 優曇華(うどんげ-u do n ge) | Something very rare (from the legend that the udumbara flowers once in 3000 years) |
| 優婆夷(うばい-u ba i) | Upasika (devout female lay follower of Buddhism) |
| 優婆塞(うばそく-u ba so ku) | Upasaka (devout male lay follower of Buddhism) |
| 優渥(ゆうあく-yu u a ku) | Gracious, Good-hearted, Sympathetic, Openhearted, Benevolent, Kindly |
| 優位(ゆうい-yu u i) | Supremacy, Predominance, Superiority, Ascendancy, Advantage |
| 優越(ゆうえつ-yu u e tsu) | Superiority, Dominance, Supremacy, Predominance, Being superior to |
| 優艶(ゆうえん-yu u e n) | Elegant, Graceful, Charming, Fascinating, Beautiful, Sweet, Delicate |
| 優雅(ゆうが-yu u ga) | Elegant, Sophisticated, Grace, Refinement |
| 優遇(ゆうぐう-yu u gu u) | Favorable treatment, Warm reception, Good treatment, Hearty welcome |
| 優秀(ゆうしゅう-yu u shu u) | Superior, Excellent, Brilliant, Outstanding |
| 優柔(ゆうじゅう-yu u ju u) | ① Kind and obedience, ② Calm and soft |
| 優柔不断(ゆうじゅうふだん-yu u ju u fu da n) | Indecision, Indecisiveness, Irresolution, Hesitating, Hesitant |
| 優勝(ゆうしょう-yu u sho u) | Victory, Championship, Triumph |
| 優賞(ゆうしょう-yu u sho u) | High praise, Hearty applause, Cordial commendation, Special reward, Grand prize |
| 優勝劣敗(ゆうしょうれっぱい-yu u sho u re ppa i) | The stronger wins and the weaker loses, Survival of the fittest, Struggle for existence |
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