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由
reason · cause · origin
N3On: ゆう、ゆ
Memory Aid
The kanji resembles a sprout pushing its way up from the earth, signifying an origin or cause.
'YUU' — YOU are the REASON why things happen.
Vocabulary
理由りゆうreason, pretext
自由じゆうfreedom, liberty
経由けいゆvia, by way of
由来ゆらいorigin, history, derivation
Example Sentences
彼が遅れた理由は何ですか？
What is the reason he was late?
彼は自由な時間が好きです。
He likes free time.
大阪経由で京都へ行きます。
I will go to Kyoto via Osaka.
この神社の名前の由来を知っていますか？
Do you know the origin of this shrine's name?