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宙
宙 (readings: ちゅう; Japanese kanji) means “universe / midair”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 宇宙 (the universe).
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宇宙はとても広い。
うちゅうはとてもひろい。The universe is very vast.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 宙 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | universe / midair |
| Readings | ちゅう |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 宇宙 (the universe) |
How to read 宙
宙 is read ちゅう depending on the word.
Words with 宙
- 宇宙うちゅうvũ trụ
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Updated: 2026-08-09