What does kanji 禹 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 禹 is name of a Chinese emperor.

How is kanji 禹 read?

The onyomi readings for kanji 禹 are ウ.

Example words that use kanji 禹 include 禹歩.

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禹

Meaning

name of a Chinese emperor

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うほ

ceremony performed by a sorcerer to protect a noble setting out on a trip

5 reference sentences

禹は古代中国の伝説的な王として知られている。

Yu is known as a legendary king of ancient China.

先生は禹が治水で名高いと説明した。

The teacher explained that Yu is famous for flood control.

古い本には禹の功績が詳しく記されている。

Yu's achievements are described in detail in old books.

禹の名は歴史の授業で何度も出てきた。

Yu's name came up many times in history class.

彼は禹についての伝説を読み始めた。

He began reading legends about Yu.

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