Kanji

What does the kanji 宙 mean?

宙 means space, the universe; midair. On'yomi チュウ.

Quick facts
On'yomiチュウ
Strokes8
Main radical宀
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
On'yomi チュウ
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework8 strokes

space, the universe; midair

Memory hook

Under the roof (宀), what comes from (由) it opens out — SPACE, THE HEAVENS.

Main radical

宀roof 3 strokes

Stroke order · 8 strokes

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Common words

  • 宇宙うちゅうuniverse, space
  • 宙返りちゅうがえりsomersault, loop

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.