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

万寿: Manju era (13.7.1024-25.7.1028)

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).

to clap and cheer

clapping and cheering

Used when something comes to mind: to recall / Used to express agreement: yeah, of course

(chiefly in the negative) so much; so often; so long; particularly; especially

handshake

槌の子: tsuchinoko (snake-like Japanese cryptid)