悠: the kanji for leisurely; eternal
悠 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means leisurely; eternal. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
悠 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
悠 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ユウ (yuu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 悠々ゆうゆう · yūyū | calmly; leisurely |
| 悠長ゆうちょう · yūchō | slow; unhurried |
| 悠久ゆうきゅう · yūkyū | eternity |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 定年後は悠々と暮らしたい。Teinengo wa yūyū to kurashitai.After retiring, I want to live a relaxed life.
- そんな悠長なことを言っている時間はない。Sonna yūchō na koto o itte iru jikan wa nai.There's no time to be so relaxed about it.
- 悠久の歴史を感じる町だ。Yūkyū no rekishi o kanjiru machi da.It's a town where you can feel its long history.
- 鳥が空を悠々と飛んでいる。Tori ga sora o yūyū to tonde iru.A bird is flying leisurely through the sky.
- 彼は締め切りの直前でも悠長に構えている。Kare wa shimekiri no chokuzen demo yūchō ni kamaete iru.He stays relaxed even right before a deadline.
Questions about 悠
How many strokes does 悠 have?
悠 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 悠?
The on readings are yuu (ユウ). 悠 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 悠?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 悠
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.