Small combining form of hiragana ゆ (yu) used in 拗音 (yōon) morae that end in u, such as しゅ (shu), ちゅ (chu), and きゅ (kyu). Historically not distinguished from full-size version.

The hiragana syllable りゅ (ryu). Its equivalent in katakana is リュ (ryu).

in heaps

括約: tighten up / 活躍:

括約: tightening up / 活躍:

蒲焼, 蒲焼き: broiled eel

彈藥: ammunition (articles used in charging firearms and ordnance of all kinds)

焼き: continuative of 焼く to burn / continuative of 妬く to envy, be jealous

焼き: grilled food; fired ceramics; metal tempering / 夜気: cool evening atmosphere

shioyaki (food broiled with salt)