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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

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Kanji that share parts with 雄.