猶
furthermore, still, yet
Readings
On'yomi
- ユウ
- ユ
Kun'yomi
- なお
Meaning
猶 centers on the idea of something persisting or continuing beyond expectation: still, yet, or furthermore. It marks a state that remains or an additional point that holds true.
Most common words using 猶
- 猶予ゆうよN1
postponement; deferment; extension (of time)
- 執行猶予しっこうゆうよ
stay of execution; suspended sentence
- 起訴猶予きそゆうよ
suspension of indictment; leaving charge on the file
- 一刻の猶予もないいっこくのゆうよもない
not a moment to waste; there is no time to lose; cannot wait any longer
- 支払猶予しはらいゆうよ
payment moratorium; extension on payment; respite for payment
- 猶あらじなおあらじ
must not be concluded like this; shall not finish like this
- 猶予なくゆうよなく
without delay; promptly
- 猶予期間ゆうよきかん
grace period; moratorium
- 猶子ゆうし
nephew (like a son); another child considered as one's own
- 過ぎたるは猶及ばざるが如しすぎたるはなおおよばざるがごとし
the last drop makes the cup run over; too much of a good thing; less is more
Study
Etymology
猶 combines 犭 (dog/beast) with 酋, which likely contributes the sound. The historical connection between 'dog' and the abstract meanings 'still, yet' is uncertain; the character may have been borrowed for its sound.
Meaning mnemonic
A dog (犭) beside a wine vessel (酋) looks like it's waiting patiently for a drink. Even when the cup is empty, the dog is still there, yet hoping for more.
Reading mnemonic
For ユウ, imagine the dog waiting for you (ユウ) to pour more wine. You -> ユウ, and the dog is still there, furthermore wagging its tail.