🌏 Region(s): Ryukyu (Okinawa)
ゆ : yu | define meaning
yu
Pronunciation: [ju]
Definition
Particle, archaic
- (Archaic, literary) Particle that marks the direct object of an action verb; (Linguistics) Accusative case marker, abbreviated ACC.
- (Archaic, literary) Marks an area travelled or crossed; marks a point of departure.
Etymology
Cognate to the standard Japanese accusative particle を o or wo.
Notes
The accusative particle (or direct object marker) ゆ yu is no longer used in modern Okinawan except in older literary compositions and may thus be omitted entirely.
Spelling
Orthography | Form |
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Kana | ゆ |
Romanization | yu |
Pronunciation (IPA) | [ju] |
意味:を
Categories:
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Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2013, May 17). ゆ : yu | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, January 7, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/674/yu/.