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).

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

independent, sovereign, autonomous / voluntary, on one's own initiative

Short for 自主練習 (jishu renshū).

voluntary practice by oneself (as opposed to mandatory group practice)