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Meaning of 由(よし) in Japanese

由
JLPT 1
Kana Reading
よし
Romaji
yoshi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    reason; significance; cause
    Example sentence
    彼がどこへ行ってしまったか知る由もない。 There is no way of knowing where he's gone.

Examples of 由, よし in a sentence

Kanji in this word

由 JLPT 3

5 strokes

wherefore, a reason

On'Yomi: ユ, ユウ, ユイ

Kun'Yomi: よし, よ.る

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