JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
宙 — mid-air
- Reading
- チュウ
- Meaning
- mid-air; air; space; sky; memorization; interval of time
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
宙 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is チュウ and it means mid-air; air; space; sky; memorization; interval of time. 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.
宙 appears in everyday japanese words such as 宇宙 (universe) and 宙返り (somersault).
Japanese words containing 宙
Frequently asked questions
What does 宙 mean in Japanese?
宙 means mid-air; air; space; sky; memorization; interval of time in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 宙 read?
宙 is read チュウ. Reading it inside real words — 宇宙 and 宙返り — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 宙 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 宙 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 宙 in a word?
A common word containing 宙 is 宇宙 (うちゅう) — "universe". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 宙 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 宙 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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