雄ゆうゆうじ字FuriganaMeanings1nounmale; manRefers to the male sex or a man, often in contrast to 雌 (female). Used in biological, literary, or figurative contexts.この花はなには雄ゆうと雌めすがある。This flower has male and female parts.彼かれはまさに男おとこの中なかの雄ゆうだ。He is truly a man among men.2nounexcellence; greatness; best; leading figureDenotes outstanding quality or a person of exceptional ability. Often used in compounds like 雄編 (great work) or 雄飛 (great success).彼かれは当とう代だいの雄ゆうと称しょうされる。He is acclaimed as the leading figure of our time.この作さく品ひんは彼かれの雄ゆう編へんの一ひとつだ。This work is one of his great masterpieces.Expressions両りょう雄ゆう並ならび立たたずtwo great rivals cannot coexist雄ゆう弁べんは銀ぎん、沈ちん黙もくは金きんspeech is silver, silence is golden