N3
由 meaning and readings
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Kanji
由
N3
- Meaning
- reason, origin
- Onyomi
- ユ、ユウ、ユイ
- Kunyomi
- よし
- Formula
- -
Story
由 is a pictograph derived from candlelight and denotes reason, origin.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N3.
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