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宿

宿 — inn, lodging, relay station

Learn the correct stroke order for 宿 (inn), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 311 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シュクshuku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)やどyado、やど.るyadoru、やど.すyadosu
Strokes11
Radical宀
Frequency#701
Meaningsinn, lodging, relay station, dwell, lodge, be pregnant, home, dwelling

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

下宿げしゅくboarding; lodging; board and lodgingnoun
合宿がっしゅくlodging together; training camp; boarding housenoun
宿すやどすto house; to contain; to harbour (a feeling)verb
宿るやどるto dwell (in); to exist (within); to formverb
宿屋やどやinnnoun
宿舎しゅくしゃlodging (house); accommodation; hotelnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 宿 (inn) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 宀.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 宿 is #701, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

下宿げしゅく — boarding; lodging; board and lodging
合宿がっしゅく — lodging together; training camp; boarding house
宿すやどす — to house; to contain; to harbour (a feeling)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 宿 have?

The kanji 宿 (inn) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 宿?

宿 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 宿 mean?

宿 means: inn, lodging, relay station, dwell, lodge, be pregnant, home, dwelling. On'yomi readings: シュク. Kun'yomi readings: やど, やど.る, やど.す.

What JLPT level is 宿?

宿 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.