宿: the kanji for lodging; dwell
宿 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means lodging; dwell. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
宿 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
宿 has 4 readings 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).
シュク (shuku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 宿題しゅくだい · shukudai | homework |
| 宿泊しゅくはく · shukuhaku | lodging; staying overnight |
やど (yado)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 宿やど · yado | inn; lodging … |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 今日は宿題がたくさんある。Kyō wa shukudai ga takusan aru.I have a lot of homework today.
- 温泉で一泊宿泊しました。Onsen de ippaku shukuhaku shimashita.We stayed one night at the hot spring.
- 山の中に古い宿があった。Yama no naka ni furui yado ga atta.There was an old inn in the mountains.
- 宿題を全部終わらせてから寝た。Shukudai o zenbu owarasete kara neta.I went to bed after finishing all my homework.
- 予約した宿はとても静かだった。Yoyaku shita yado wa totemo shizuka datta.The inn I reserved was very quiet.
Questions about 宿
How many strokes does 宿 have?
宿 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 宿?
The on readings are shuku (シュク). The kun readings are yado (やど), yadoru (やどる), yadosu (やどす).
What JLPT level is 宿?
N3. 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 N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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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 宿
- 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.