袖
Kanji · N5
袖 / sleeve
Kanji for sleeve, wing (building), or extension.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シュウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | そで | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
袖 carries the meaning sleeve, wing (building), or extension.
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Common compounds with 袖
領袖りょうしゅうleader / chief / boss
長袖ながそでlong sleeves
半袖はんそでshort sleeves
袖そでsleeve
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