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).

cast (metal in a mold), mint (a coin)

color / one's facial coloring or expression / the shape of one's face or appearance; more specifically, beautiful looks or a beautiful figure / lively elegance, enjoyable or interesting charm

(archaic) of exceptional beauty of form or appearance / (archaic) knowledgeable about lovemaking, sensual; lascivious, lecherous / (archaic) elegant, tasteful, refined

of that tone or timber or mood / relating to a love affair or the red light district / relating to type or kind