Kanji · N4 · 11 strokes

宿 / lodging

Kanji for lodging or inn.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
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.

How to write 宿
Animated stroke order — 11 strokes
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Common compounds with 宿

しゅくだいhomework
しんじゅくShinjuku (a district in Tokyo)
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宿 in context

このしゅくだいはむずかしいです

This homework is difficult.

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.

Printable kanji practice sheet for 宿 (lodging) — trace the stroke order, then fill the grid
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