What does kanji 俑 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 俑 is effigy.

How is kanji 俑 read?

The onyomi readings for kanji 俑 are トウ, ユウ, ヨウ.

Example words that use kanji 俑 include 俑, 俑を作る, 兵馬俑.

Kanken 1

俑

Meaning

effigy

Stroke Order

3 common entries

Showing 3 of 3 entries that include this kanji.

よう

terra-cotta figure (in Qin dynasty tombs in China)

ようをつくる

to set a bad example

へいばよう

terracotta army (clay figurines found near the mausoleum of the first Qin emperor in China)

5 reference sentences

古代の墓から俑が見つかった。

An effigy was found in an ancient tomb.

その俑は土で作られている。

That effigy is made of clay.

俑は死者とともに埋められた。

The effigy was buried with the deceased.

博物館で古い俑を見た。

I saw an old effigy at the museum.

学者たちは俑の用途を調べている。

Scholars are studying the purpose of the effigy.