屋
Kanji · N4
屋 / roof
Kanji for roof, house, or shop.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | オク | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | や | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
屋 carries the meaning roof, house, or shop.
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Common compounds with 屋
洗濯屋せんたくやlaundry / laundromat / launderette
茶屋ちゃやteahouse / rest stop
菓子屋かしやconfectionery shop / candy store / sweet shop
靴屋くつやshoe store / shoe shop / shoemaker
魚屋さかなやfish market / fish dealer / fishmonger
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