Kanji · N3 · 6 strokes
州 / state
Kanji for state or province.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シュウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | す | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
州 carries the meaning state or province.
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How to write 州
Trace 州 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 州
ミネソタ州みねそたしゅうMinnesota State
本州ほんしゅうHonshu (main island of Japan)
九州きゅうしゅうKyushu
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州 in context
リンダさんはミネソタ州の出身です。
りんださんはみねそたしゅうのしゅっしんです。
Linda is from Minnesota State.
本州と九州の間に関門トンネルがあります。
ほんしゅうときゅうしゅうのあいだにかんもんとんねるがあります。
There is the Kanmon Tunnel between Honshu and Kyushu.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 州 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
州 — Kanji Practice
6 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/州
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