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Yu
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  • Householdstip:aprx. 200
  • English transcriptiontip:Yu

Kanji Names & Meanings - 5 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. Even surnames with the same pronunciation can have different meanings based on the kanji used. Below are the kanji choices for "Yu," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.

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means "willow, a type of tree."

  • Willow Tree - A type of tree from the willow family, often referred to as a weeping willow.

  • General Term - A general term for trees from the willow family.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 100

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means "hot water, bath, hot spring."

  • Hot Water - Hot water that has been heated by adding heat to water.

  • Hot Springs - Natural hot springs.

  • Bath - A bathtub filled with hot water.

  • Decoction - A medicinal preparation made by boiling herbs in water.

  • Soup - A liquid food made by boiling or simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in stock or water.

  • Broth - A liquid made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables in water.

  • King Of Yin - The name of the king who founded the Yin dynasty.

  • To Do As One Wishes - To do as one pleases.

  • To Warm Up - To make something warm.

  • To Push - To move something with force.

  • Rapidly Flowing Water - The state of water flowing rapidly.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 80

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means "yes. responsive words."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 30

- Yu -

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means "here. a word to set the tone."

  • Householdstip: under 10

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means "liu: surname, willow."

  • Kill, Murder - To take the life of another person or animal.

  • Connect, Join - To link or unite two or more things together.

  • Arrange, Line Up - To put things in a particular order or position.

  • Axe, Hatchet - A tool with a sharp blade used for chopping wood.

  • Sword - A long, sharp-edged weapon used for cutting or thrusting.

  • Householdstip: under 10

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