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宮

宮 — Shinto shrine, constellations, palace

Learn the correct stroke order for 宮 (Shinto shrine), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 310 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)キュウkyuu、グウguu、クku、クウkuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)みやmiya
Strokes10
Radical宀
Frequency#367
MeaningsShinto shrine, constellations, palace, princess

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

王宮おうきゅうroyal palacenoun
宮中きゅうちゅうimperial courtnoun
宮廷きゅうていimperial court; royal courtnoun
宮殿きゅうでんpalacenoun
子宮しきゅうwomb; uterusnoun
神宮じんぐうhigh-status Shinto shrine with connection to imperial family; imperial Shinto shrinenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 宮 (Shinto shrine) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 宀.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 宮 is #367, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

王宮おうきゅう — royal palace
宮中きゅうちゅう — imperial court
宮廷きゅうてい — imperial court; royal court

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (宀)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 宮 have?

The kanji 宮 (Shinto shrine) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 宮?

宮 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 宮 mean?

宮 means: Shinto shrine, constellations, palace, princess. On'yomi readings: キュウ, グウ, ク, クウ. Kun'yomi readings: みや.

What JLPT level is 宮?

宮 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.