雄
masculine · male · hero · leader · superiority · excellence
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
厷 + 隹
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'bird' (隹) with 'arm strength' (厷), depicting a powerful male bird. Extended to mean masculine valor and outstanding individuals.
Symbolism
Symbolizes masculine strength, heroism, and victory. Represents those with competitive power and leadership qualities.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
群雄割拠
ぐんゆうかっきょ
rivalry of local warlords; a number of powerful (talented, influential) persons standing by themselves in a given field; rivalry of local warlords
雌伏雄飛
しふくゆうひ
biding one's time building up strength till finally grasping an opportunity to launch out and flourish; biding one's time building up strength till finally grasping an opportunity to launch out and flourish
雄気堂々
ゆうきどうどう
with heroic drive and boundless energy; with heroic drive and boundless energy
英雄豪傑
えいゆうごうけつ
hero; warrior of matchless valor; heroic character; hero
雄材大略
ゆうざいたいりゃく
superior talent and strategic wisdom; outstanding abilities and a talent for developing and implementing grand strategies; superior talent and strategic wisdom
雄心勃々
ゆうしんぼつぼつ
aspiring; ambitious; aspiring
Poetry
見せばやな 雄島のあまの 袖だにも 濡れにぞ濡れし 色は変はらず
Poem #90 from Hyakunin Isshu
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 雄 mean in Japanese?
雄 means masculine, male, hero, leader, superiority, excellence.
How do you read 雄?
On'yomi: ユウ (YUU). Kun'yomi: お-、おす、おん (o, osu, on).
How many strokes does 雄 have?
雄 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 隹 (short-tailed bird).
Is 雄 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 雄 (masculine, male, hero, leader, superiority, excellence) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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