佑
help, assist
JLPTN1StatusJinmeiyōFrequencyTop 5,000Strokes7
Readings
On'yomi
- ユウ
- ウ
Kun'yomi
- たす.ける
Nanori
- すけ
- たすく
- ゆ
Meaning
佑 centers on providing support or aid to someone: helping or assisting another person.
Most common words using 佑
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Etymology
佑 combines 亻 (person) with 右, which likely contributes both sound and the idea of a right-hand helper or supporter.
Meaning mnemonic
A person 亻 standing by your right 右 side is someone ready to help and assist you.
Reading mnemonic
For ユウ, imagine a helpful person saying 'you' when offering assistance: you -> ユウ, and that person is the helper on your right.