JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
住 — dwell
- Reading
- ジュウ・ヂュウ・チュウ・す.む・す.まう・\~ず.まい
- Meaning
- dwell; reside; live; inhabit
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
住 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is ジュウ・ヂュウ・チュウ・す.む・す.まう・\~ず.まい and it means dwell; reside; live; inhabit. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
住 appears in everyday japanese words such as 住 (dwelling), 居住 (residence) and 移住 (migration).
Japanese words containing 住
Frequently asked questions
What does 住 mean in Japanese?
住 means dwell; reside; live; inhabit in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 住 read?
住 is read ジュウ・ヂュウ・チュウ・す.む・す.まう・\~ず.まい. Reading it inside real words — 住 and 居住 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 住 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 住 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 住 in a word?
A common word containing 住 is 住 (じゅう) — "dwelling". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 住 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 住 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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