JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
宇 — eaves
- Reading
- ウ
- Meaning
- eaves; roof; house; heaven
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
宇 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ウ and it means eaves; roof; house; heaven. 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.
宇 appears in everyday japanese words such as 宇宙 (universe).
Japanese words containing 宇
Frequently asked questions
What does 宇 mean in Japanese?
宇 means eaves; roof; house; heaven in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 宇 read?
宇 is read ウ. Reading it inside real words — 宇宙 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 宇 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 宇 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 宇 in a word?
A common word containing 宇 is 宇宙 (うちゅう) — "universe". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 宇 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 宇 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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