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宇

宇 — eaves, roof, house

Learn the correct stroke order for 宇 (eaves), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 66 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 6
On'yomi (音読み)ウu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes6
Radical宀
Frequency#883
Meaningseaves, roof, house, heaven

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

宇宙うちゅうuniverse; cosmos; spacenoun
大宇宙だいうちゅうmacrocosmos; macrocosm; the universenoun
宇宙空間うちゅうくうかん(outer) spacenoun
宇宙開発うちゅうかいはつspace development; space explorationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 宇 (eaves) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 宀.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 宇 is #883, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

宇宙うちゅう — universe; cosmos; space
大宇宙だいうちゅう — macrocosmos; macrocosm; the universe
宇宙空間うちゅうくうかん — (outer) space

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 宇 have?

The kanji 宇 (eaves) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 宇?

宇 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 宇 mean?

宇 means: eaves, roof, house, heaven. On'yomi readings: ウ.

What JLPT level is 宇?

宇 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.