宇
Kanji · N2
宇 / eaves
Kanji for eaves, roof, or house.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
宇 carries the meaning eaves, roof, or house.
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Common compounds with 宇
宇宙人うちゅうじんspace alien / alien / extraterrestrial being
宇宙船うちゅうせんspaceship
宇宙うちゅうuniverse / cosmos / space
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