雄 kanji: meaning “male”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N112 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- male
- On'yomi
- ユウ
- Kun'yomi
- おす、おん
Picture story to remember 雄
A proud male bird (隹) struts with one elbow (厶) stuck out, like a man showing off.
How to write 雄: stroke order
雄 is written with 12 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 雄
- 雄大ゆうだいgrand
- 英雄えいゆうhero
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