The kanji 猶 generally conveys the idea of "still," "further," "moreover," or "hesitation/wavering." It suggests a continuation or a lingering state, often implying a degree of uncertainty or consideration. It can also mean "as if" or "similar to," indicating a comparison.

・On-yomi (音読み): ユウ (yuu) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): なお (nao)

⚫︎ 猶予 (ゆうよ) Translation: postponement; extension; grace period ⚫︎ 猶更 (なおさら) Translation: all the more; still more; even more ⚫︎ 猶如 (ゆうじょ) Translation: as if; just like; similar to

The kanji 猶 is a 形声文字 (keisei moji), a phono-semantic compound character. It is composed of two parts: ⚫︎ The phonetic component, 酋 (shuu), which contributes the sound. ⚫︎ The semantic component, 犬 (inu), which means "dog". It is thought that the association is perhaps based on the act of hesitation or uncertainty, like a dog that is wavering or reluctant to do something.