JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
悠 — permanence
- Reading
- ユウ
- Meaning
- permanence; distant; long time; leisure
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
悠 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ユウ and it means permanence; distant; long time; leisure. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
悠 appears in everyday japanese words such as 悠々 (quiet).
Japanese words containing 悠
Frequently asked questions
What does 悠 mean in Japanese?
悠 means permanence; distant; long time; leisure in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 悠 read?
悠 is read ユウ. Reading it inside real words — 悠々 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 悠 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 悠 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 悠 in a word?
A common word containing 悠 is 悠々 (ゆうゆう) — "quiet". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 悠 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 悠 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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