由 kanji: meaning “wherefore”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N35 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- wherefore
- On'yomi
- ユ、ユウ、ユイ
- Kun'yomi
- よし、よ・る
Picture story to remember 由
A green stick (丨) shoots up through the sun (日), and everyone asks wherefore.
Parts in this story:日
How to write 由: stroke order
由 is written with 5 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 由
- 由来ゆらいorigin
- 由緒ゆいしょhistory
Practice this kanji in the app
Review 由 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.
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