周
Kanji · N2
周 / circumference
Kanji for circumference, circuit, or lap.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シュウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | まわ.り | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
周 carries the meaning circumference, circuit, or lap.
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Common compounds with 周
一周忌いっしゅうきfirst anniversary of a person's death
周年しゅうねんwhole year / entire year
一周いっしゅうone round / one circuit / one revolution
周囲しゅういsurroundings / environs
周期しゅうきcycle / period
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