Kanji

Jōyō kanji, Taught in junior high

JLPT level: N1

1213 of 2500 most used kanji in newspapers

Stroke count: 16

Meaning: hug, embrace, possess, protect, lead

Kunyomi:

Onyomi: ヨウ

Composition:

Radical

Radical:

Meaning: hand

Examples

Onyomi Examples

する ヨウスル to have, to possess

ヨウゴ protection, advocacy, support, defence, championship, vindication, to protect (e.g. rights, etc.), to advocate (e.g. free trade, etc.), to support

ホウヨウ embrace, hug, holding in one's arms

アイヨウ embrace, hug