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Official Standard Japanese Character Profile
ユ
/yu/
Script: KatakanaClass: GOJUONRow: Y2 Strokes
Visual Mnemonic & Memory Aid
“Number 1 looking hook or unique hook.”
Tip: Associate the shape with this visual image in your mind to recall it in less than 0.5s during drills.
Vocabulary Example
ユーモア (yuumoa)
Meaning: Humor
Standard Ministry of Education phonetic syllabus
Frequently Confused Lookalikes
Learners often confuse ユ with the following characters. Compare their nuances:
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