裕
abundant, rich, fertile
Readings
On'yomi
- ユウ
Kun'yomi
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Nanori
- すけ
- のり
- ひろ
- ひろし
- やす
- ゆ
- ゆたか
Meaning
裕 centers on having more than enough: abundance, richness, and fertility. It describes a state of plentiful resources or generous capacity.
Most common words using 裕
- 余裕よゆうN3
surplus; margin; leeway; room; space; time; allowance; flexibility; scope
- 裕福ゆうふくN1
wealthy; rich; affluent; well-off
- 富裕ふゆう
wealthy; rich; affluent
- 富裕層ふゆうそうN1
wealthy people; the rich
- 余裕のよっちゃんよゆうのよっちゃん
no problem; piece of cake
- 余裕をかますよゆうをかます
to feign composure; to act like one has (time, money, strength, etc.) to spare
- 余裕を与えるよゆうをあたえる
to give someone space; to give someone breathing room; to cut someone some slack; to provide leeway; to provide an opportunity
- 余裕手よゆうしゅ
free move (othello)
- 余裕綽々よゆうしゃくしゃく
calm and collected; with composure; having enough and to spare
- 富裕税ふゆうぜい
wealth tax; capital tax; equity tax
- 裕度ゆうど
electrical tolerance
- 裕福層ゆうふくそう
wealthy people; the rich
Study
Etymology
裕 combines 衤 (clothing) with 谷 (valley), suggesting ample space or abundance like a valley, or clothing that is roomy and plentiful.
Meaning mnemonic
Picture a valley (谷) filled with rich, fertile soil, and clothing (衤) so abundant it overflows the valley. 裕 means abundant and rich.
Reading mnemonic
For ユウ, imagine a rich person saying 'you' (ユウ) have more than enough, as they gesture to their overflowing valley of clothes.