What does the kanji 優 mean?

The kanji 優 (yasashii) means "tenderness, kind, actor". It is a JLPT N3 character.

What kanji is "yasashii"?

"yasashii" is written with the kanji 優, meaning "tenderness, kind, actor". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) ゆう (yū), う (u), kunyomi (native Japanese) やさしい (yasashii), すぐれる (sugureru). It is a JLPT N3 character.

How do you write the kanji 優?

Write 優 ("tenderness") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.