Kanji · N4 · 11 strokes
宿 / lodging
Kanji for lodging or inn.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シュク | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | やど | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
宿 carries the meaning lodging or inn.
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How to write 宿
Trace 宿 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 宿
宿題しゅくだいhomework
新宿しんじゅくShinjuku (a district in Tokyo)
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宿 in context
この宿題は難しいです。
このしゅくだいはむずかしいです
This homework is difficult.
きのう新宿で山田さんに会いました。
きのうしんじゅくでやまださんにあいました
I met Mr. Yamada in Shinjuku yesterday.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 宿 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
宿 — Kanji Practice
11 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/宿
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