宿

lodge

JLPT N3 Grade 3 11 strokes

Kun'yomi: やど
On'yomi: シュク

宿 means "lodge". It is a JLPT N3 kanji written in 11 strokes. It is read やど in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and シュク in compounds (on'yomi). Japanese schoolchildren learn it in grade 3.

Example word

宿題しゅくだい

homework

Stroke order & writing

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宿 in example sentences

やった？
Shukudaiyatta?
Did you do your homework?
宿題しゅくだいしなきゃ。
Shukudai shinakya.
I must do my homework.
宿題しゅくだいしてるよ。
Shukudai shiteru yo.
I'm doing my homework.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, CC-BY 2.0 FR, licensed for reuse.

Words that use 宿

Common questions

What does the kanji 宿 mean?: 宿 means "lodge". It is a JLPT N3 kanji.
How many strokes does 宿 have?: 宿 is written in 11 strokes.
How is 宿 read?: It is read やど in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and シュク in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 宿?: 宿 is a JLPT N3 kanji.

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