6 Letter Words Ending With U For Unique Vocabs!

Dear little learners! 

Let us warm up with an interesting fact today, before diving into the list of six-letters words ending with letter U.

So, let us know, if you knew this fact before?

Words ending with the letter “U” are relatively rare in the English language. The letter “U” is not a common ending for words in English, and words ending with “U” often come from other languages, such as Japanese (“karate” or “kung fu”) or Hawaiian (“luau”). 

Well, we will start with six-letter words ending with alphabet U with their meaning. Here we have also prepared some fun games for you to play.

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List Of 6-Letter Words Ending With U

acajou	Acajou is the French word for “cashew,” referring to the cashew nut or the cashew tree.
amadou	Amadou is a type of spongy material derived from certain fungi, specifically the Fomes fomentarius.
apercu	Aperçu is a French word that means “glimpse” or “overview.” It refers to a brief insight
bateau	Bateau is the French word for “boat.” It describes a watercraft used for transportation on rivers
bhikku	Bhikku is a Pali term used in Buddhism
boubou	Boubou is a type of loose-fitting, flowing robe or gown, often worn in various West African cultures
bureau.	Bureau is a French word that means “desk” or “office.” It refers to a piece of furniture used for working
abattu	Abattu is a French word that means “dejected” or “downcast.”
allyou	Allyou” doesn’t have a widely recognized meaning. It might be a less common or specialized term.
amadou	Amadou is a type of spongy material derived from certain fungi, specifically the Fomes fomentarius.
apercu	Aperçu is a French word that means “glimpse” or “overview.”
biniou	Binioù is a traditional Breton musical instrument, similar to a bagpipe, often used in Breton folk music.
cachou	Cachou is a type of French candy or lozenge, often flavored with licorice and used to freshen breath.
cadeau	Cadeau is the French word for “gift” or “present.” It refers to something given to someone as a token
calalu	Calalu” doesn’t have a widely recognized meaning. It might be a less common or specialized term.

congou	Congou” doesn’t have a widely recognized meaning. It might be a less common or specialized term.
coteau	Coteau is a French word meaning “hill” or “slope,” often used to describe an elevated area of land.
coypou	Coypou” is a misspelling of “coypu,” which refers to a large semi-aquatic rodent
detenu	Détenu is a French word that means “detainee” or “prisoner.”
eperdu	Éperdu is a French word that means “lost” or “overwhelmed.”
gagaku	Gagaku is a type of traditional Japanese court music and dance
gateau	Gâteau is a French word that means “cake.” It refers to a sweet baked dessert
gomoku	Gomoku is a strategy board game of Japanese origin.
grugru	Grugru is a type of palm tree that grows in tropical regions, known for its edible fruits and other uses.
haleru	Haleru” doesn’t have a widely recognized meaning. It might be a less common or specialized term.
hapuku	Hapuku is a species of fish found in the waters around New Zealand and parts of Australia
ingenu	Ingenu” doesn’t have a widely recognized meaning. It might be a less common or specialized term.
jabiru	Jabiru is a large stork found in the Americas, known for its distinctive appearance and habitat in wetland areas.
karamu	Karamu is a Maori word that refers to a shrub or small tree found in New Zealand,
kereru	Kereru is a Maori name for the New Zealand pigeon, a large bird known for its distinctive calls
kikuyu	Kikuyu is an ethnic group in Kenya and also the name of the Bantu language spoken by this group.
kokopu	Kokopu is a Maori word used to describe various species of native fish in New Zealand.
kotuku	Kotuku is a Maori name for the white heron, a bird found in New Zealand
landau	A landau is a type of horse-drawn carriage with a folding convertible top, often used for transportation
madafu	Madafu is a Swahili term for “coconut water,” the clear liquid found inside a young, green coconut.
mahewu	Mahewu is a traditional African fermented beverage made from maize, millet, or sorghum.
makutu	Makutu” doesn’t have a widely recognized meaning. It might be a less common or specialized term.
malibu	Malibu is a famous beach city in California, known for its beautiful coastline a
mamaku	Mamaku is a type of tree fern found in New Zealand, characterized by its large, feathery fronds.
manatu	Manatu” doesn’t have a widely recognized meaning. It might be a less common or specialized term.

manitu	Manitou is a term used in Algonquian and other Native American languages to refer to a spiritual
matatu	Matatu is a form of public transportation in many African countries, particularly in Kenya.
mevrou	Mevrou is an Afrikaans term that is equivalent to “Mrs.” or “Ma’am” in English.
milieu	Milieu refers to the surroundings or environment in which something exists or takes place.
muumuu	A muumuu is a loose, brightly colored dress, often with a floral pattern,
mzungu	Mzungu is a Swahili term used in East Africa, to refer to a person of European descent
nhandu	Nhandu” doesn’t have a widely recognized meaning. It might be a less common or specialized term.
nilgau	Nilgai is a type of large antelope native to the Indian subcontinent.
nogaku	Nogaku is a Japanese term that refers to traditional Japanese theater forms, including Noh
orihou	Orihou” doesn’t have a widely recognized meaning. It might be a less common or specialized term.
ormolu	Ormolu is a decorative technique used in gilding, particularly on bronze or brass,
pillau	Pillau is the former German name for the city of Baltiysk in Russia, located on the Baltic Sea
pistou	Pistou is a type of French sauce or paste made from garlic, basil, and olive oil. I
piupiu	Piupiu is a traditional Maori skirt made from flax or other materials,
quippu	Quippu (or khipu) is an ancient Andean recording system of colored strings and knots used by Inca
rawaru	Rawaru” doesn’t have a widely recognized meaning. It might be a less common or specialized term.
reseau	Réseau is a French word meaning “network.” It can refer to a system of interconnected people
roucou	Roucou is a plant also known as annatto, which produces seeds used to create a red-orange food
sabicu	Sabicu is a type of hardwood tree native to the Caribbean and Central America.
saddhu	Saddhu (or Sadhu) is a term used in Hinduism and Buddhism to describe a holy person, ascetic
samshu	Samshu is a distilled alcoholic beverage of Chinese origin, similar to Japanese sake.
senryu	Senryu is a form of Japanese poetry similar to haiku but focuses on human nature
shinju	Shinju is a Japanese term that means “double suicide.”
shitzu	Shitzu” appears to be a misspelling of “Shih Tzu,” which is a small dog breed of Chinese origin
shochu	Shochu is a Japanese distilled spirit, typically made from barley, sweet potatoes, or rice.

subfeu	Subfeu” doesn’t have a widely recognized meaning. It might be a less common or specialized term.
sudoku	Sudoku is a number puzzle game that involves filling a 9×9 grid with digits (usually 1-9)
tamanu	Tamanu is a tree found in the Pacific and Indian Ocean regions.
tauhou	Tauhou is a Maori word that means “wax-eye,” referring to the silvereye
teledu	Teledu is an obsolete Welsh word that means “badger.”
ubuntu	Ubuntu is an African philosophy and term, often associated with the Bantu peoples.
voudou	Voudou (also spelled as Voodoo) is a syncretic religion with African, Caribbean, and European roots.
whanau	Whanau is a Maori term used to describe an extended family or kinship group
ynambu	Ynambu” doesn’t have a widely recognized meaning. It might be a less common or specialized term.
asatru	It involves the worship of the Old Norse gods and the celebration of Norse cultural and traditions.
baotou	Baotou is a city in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China. It is known for its industrial use
biniou	A biniou is a traditional Breton bagpipe used in Breton folk music. It’s an integral part of Breton culture
mzungu	Mzungu is a Swahili term, commonly used in East Africa, particularly in Kenya and Tanzania

Some Other Examples Of 6-Letter Words Ending With U

Bijou

Tabulu

Karibu

Interesting Activities For Kids With 6-Letter Words Ending With U

Children’s language and cognitive development depend on vocabulary games. By associating words with particular situations or difficulties, they improve recall, make learning fun, and promote active engagement. 

Overall, vocabulary games are effective instructional tools that support kids’ overall language and communication success and growth.

1. Name Game

This is an intriguing way to teach your kids some practical six-letter terms that end with the letter U and to demonstrate how to use those words properly. In this game, you must pose a question or make a statement, and your child will respond with an answer.

This name game can even be conducted in reverse. For instance, you might have to respond correctly when your youngster asks a question. Therefore, by playing this engaging game, you can introduce some intriguing six-letter words ending with U to your little ones.

Example:

Question: What instrument, often used in jazz, is known for its smooth, mellow sound?

Answer: Tenoru

Question: What flowering plant, often red, is a symbol of love and passion?

Answer: Roseau

2. Fill In The Blanks

Fill-in-the-blanks is another entertaining and simple pastime. You may teach your kids some practical 6 letter words that end with U using this educational game. 

Your adorable tiny pals will learn new words easily and accurately with this game, as well as how to use them correctly. 

Additionally, this type of simple word game will be very beneficial for their future academic endeavors.

Example:

Tab_lu

Haiko_

K_ribu

Paru_u

Ni_jou

(Answer:

Tabulu

Haikou

Karibu

Paruru

Ninjou)

3. Match The Words With Meanings

Another well-liked game that might make it simple for your young kids to learn some new words is a matching activity. Your child will be able to grasp the concepts of similar and dissimilar things through this way. You will need to make two sets of columns for this.

You need to explain to your kids how to read the word and its meaning and how to correctly match them with the appropriate words.

Quippu	i) Kikuyu is an ethnic group in Kenya, known for their cultural and historical significance in the country. It is also the name of the Bantu language spoken by the Kikuyu people.
Jabiru	ii) Kungfu: Kungfu (or kung fu) refers to a diverse range of Chinese martial arts disciplines and techniques. These martial arts emphasize both physical and mental training and have a rich history.
Kikuyu	iii) Pakapu” doesn’t have a widely recognized meaning and might be a less common or specialized term.
Kungfu	iv) a large stork found in the Americas from Mexico to Argentina, except west of the Andes.
Pakapu	v) Quippu (or khipu) is an ancient Andean recording system used by the Inca civilization. It consists of colored strings and knots and was used for record-keeping and communication.

(Answer: a-v, b-iv, c-i, d-ii, e-iii)

Conclusion

In these instructional activities, new words with six different beginning sounds, ending with U, are presented to the students. We would be happy to help further if you require it. See you soon with another set of word list!

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