(yo)

Represents: The consonant 'y' with the vowel 'o'

Mnemonic: Looks like a person saying 'Yo!' while pointing.

Origin: Derived from the kanji '与' (yo)

Fun Fact: Used in words like 'ようこそ' (youkoso) meaning 'welcome'.

Kana Family: None

Example Words:

  • よる (yoru) - night
  • よく (yoku) - often/well