Expresses gratitude or relief for something that happened in the past, a choice made, etc.

The hiragana syllable しゅ (shu). Its equivalent in katakana is シュ (shu).

The hiragana syllable じゅ (ju). Its equivalent in katakana is ジュ (ju).

綬: cordon, ribbon

The hiragana syllable にゅ (nyu). Its equivalent in katakana is ニュ (nyu).

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).