01
英雄
えいゆう
hero
Meanings
- masculine
- male
- hero
- leader
- superiority
- excellence
Readings
Onyomi
- ユウ
Kunyomi
- お-
- おす
- おん
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Useful words
02
雄大
ゆうだい
grand, magnificent
03
雄弁
ゆうべん
eloquent
04
雄々しい
おおしい
manly, heroic, brave
05
雌雄
しゆう
male and female
06
雄姿
ゆうし
majestic appearance
Compare Kanji
01雌Pair98%feminine, femaleMale and female form the natural contrast, and both keep the bird-shaped right side.02男Meaning90%maleThe male meaning becomes easier to pin down beside the everyday kanji for man.03勇Meaning78%courage, cheer upHeroic strength and bravery overlap, especially in names and praise.04夫Meaning73%husband, manThe human male idea is simpler here, giving a plain anchor for the larger heroic sense.05豪Meaning65%overpowering, greatGreatness and bold strength make a moderate meaning neighbor.06優Meaning61%tenderness, excelSuperiority links the two, though the partner usually feels gentler and more polished.