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JLPT N36画 · 6 strokesradical 宀grade 3freq #1234

shrine, palace, temple

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • みや
  • ぐう

Mnemonic

Imagine a grand palace where the roof (宀) shields the royal mouth (口) from the elements, creating a sacred space worthy of worship.

About this kanji

The kanji 宮 primarily means "shrine," "palace," or "temple" and is often read as "miya" in kun'yomi, or "kyuu" in on'yomi. It is commonly used as a noun. For example, 神宮 (じんぐう) refers to a "shrine dedicated to a god," while 宮殿 (きゅうでん) means "palace." Additionally, you might see 宮崎 (みやざき), the name of a place in Japan, or 宮本 (みやもと), a common surname. A useful note is that the character evokes a sense of sacredness or significance, making it prevalent in words related to traditional Japanese culture.

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Example sentences

  • あの宮はとても美しい。

    That palace is very beautiful.

Meanings across languages

English
shrine, palace, temple
Tiếng Việt
đền thờ, cung điện, chùa
日本語
神社, 宮殿
한국어
신사
中文
神社
id
kuil
th
ศาลเจ้า
es
santuario
fr
sanctuaire
de
Schrein
pt
santuário

Common compounds

  • 神宮じんぐうshrine
  • 宮殿きゅうでんpalace
  • 宮崎みやざきMiyazaki (place name)
  • 宮本みやもとMiyamoto (surname)

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