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.

万寿: Manju era (13.7.1024-25.7.1028)

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

徒手: being empty-handed / 斗酒: a large volume of sake

The hiragana syllable てゅ (tyu). Its equivalent in katakana is テュ (tyu).

The hiragana syllable でゅ (dyu). Its equivalent in katakana is デュ (dyu).

耳垢: earwax

耳飾り: earring

right by one's ear

a musical