宙: the kanji for space; midair
宙 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means space; midair. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
宙 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
宙 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
チュウ (chuu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 宇宙うちゅう · uchū | space; the universe |
| 宙返りちゅうがえり · chūgaeri | somersault |
| 宙ちゅう · chū | midair |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- いつか宇宙へ行ってみたい。Itsuka uchū e itte mitai.I want to go to space someday.
- 選手が見事な宙返りを決めた。Senshu ga migoto na chūgaeri o kimeta.The athlete landed a perfect somersault.
- …ボールが宙に舞った。Bōru ga chū ni matta.The ball flew into the air.
- 計画は宙に浮いたままだ。Keikaku wa chū ni uita mama da.The plan is still up in the air.
- 宇宙飛行士が地球を見下ろした。Uchū hikōshi ga chikyū o mioroshita.The astronaut looked down on the earth.
Questions about 宙
How many strokes does 宙 have?
宙 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 宙?
The on readings are chuu (チュウ). 宙 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 宙?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 宙
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.