Moji Ninja

由 — derive from; reason

由 means “derive from; reason”. It is a JLPT N3 kanji written with 5 strokes. On'yomi: ユウ (yuu), ユ (yu), ユイ (yui). Kun'yomi: よし (yoshi).

由
Stroke order of 由
Meaning
derive from; reason
On'yomi
ユウ (yuu), ユ (yu), ユイ (yui)
Kun'yomi
よし (yoshi)
Strokes
5
Level
JLPT N3 · set Big ideas

How to remember 由

Parts: 日 sun; day · 丨 stick

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