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住

住 — dwell, reside, live

Learn the correct stroke order for 住 (dwell), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 37 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ジュウjuu、ヂュウjuu、チュウchuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)す.むsumu、す.まうsumau、-ず.まいzumai
Strokes7
Radical人
Frequency#270
Meaningsdwell, reside, live, inhabit

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

安住あんじゅうliving in peace; living a quiet lifenoun
移住いじゅうmigration; move; emigrationnoun
永住えいじゅうpermanent residencenoun
居住きょじゅうresidence; living (at, in); abodenoun
在住ざいじゅうresiding; living; dwellingnoun
住むすむto live (of humans); to reside; to inhabitverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 住 (dwell) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 人.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 住 is #270, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

安住あんじゅう — living in peace; living a quiet life
移住いじゅう — migration; move; emigration
永住えいじゅう — permanent residence

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 住 have?

The kanji 住 (dwell) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 住?

住 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 住 mean?

住 means: dwell, reside, live, inhabit. On'yomi readings: ジュウ, ヂュウ, チュウ. Kun'yomi readings: す.む, す.まう, -ず.まい.

What JLPT level is 住?

住 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.