A Kanji to tame

THE KANJI · N3 · 5 strokes

Wherefore ; A Reason

Readings on: ユ・ユウ・ユイ
Kun readings: よし・よ.る

理由りゆう — reason

Readings depend on the word. In kun readings, the dot separates the kanji from its kana ending (okurigana).

Two-word kanji

Reading belongs to the complete word: it is not always deduced from isolated readings.

• 理由りゆう — cause; motive; pretext Word card → Source
• 自由じゆう — as you please; freedom Word card → Source
• 経由けいゆ — via Word card → Source
• 事由じゆう — cause; reason Source
• 由緒ゆいしょ — seniority; lineage Source
• 由来ゆらい — etymology; cause; genesis Source