No. 2,558 in Japanese
宇
The Japanese word "宇" means "universe" or "eaves."
In a sentence
宇宙は広大で未知の世界が広がっています。
The universe is vast and contains unknown worlds.
Here, 宇 (u) is used as part of the compound word 宇宙 (uchuu), meaning 'universe'. '宙' complements it to refer to space and the cosmos.
この寺の門は壮大な宇を形作っています。
The gates of this temple form a magnificent arch.
In this sentence, 宇 (u) refers to the structure or eaves of a building, showing its architectural significance.
彼のアイデアは宇を超えて新しい可能性を示している。
His ideas transcend the realm, showing new possibilities.
Here, 宇 (u) metaphorically indicates a scope or realm, emphasizing the transcendence of boundaries.
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