Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Air, space

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person floating in the air, symbolizing the concept of space. The strokes of the kanji represent the person's body and the space they are suspended in.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '宙' is classified as an advanced character, typically appearing in JLPT N1 study materials. It may be encountered in reading comprehension sections or as part of compound words.

Example Sentences

• 彼は宙を舞っている。

  He is floating in the air.

  かれはそらをまっている。

  kare wa sora o matte iru.

  Pronunciation

• 宇宙飛行士は宙を舞う夢を持っている。

  Astronauts have dreams of floating in space.

  うちゅうひこうしはちゅうをまうゆめをもっている。

  uchuu hikoushi wa chuu o mau yume o motte iru.

  Pronunciation

• 彼は宙返りをした。

  He did a somersault.

  かれはちゅうがえりをした。

  kare wa chuugaeri o shita.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '宙' is a complex character that represents the concept of air or space.
• Its onyomi reading 'チュウ' is commonly used in compound words related to space or the sky.
• The kunyomi reading 'そら' usually appears in words associated with the sky or floating.
• Pay attention to the stroke order to correctly write the kanji.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '宙' is rarely used in personal names, but it may appear in futuristic or fantasy-inspired names.