JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
宮 — Shinto shrine
- Reading
- キュウ・グウ・ク・クウ・みや
- Meaning
- Shinto shrine; constellations; palace; princess
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
宮 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is キュウ・グウ・ク・クウ・みや and it means Shinto shrine; constellations; palace; princess. 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.
宮 appears in everyday japanese words such as お宮 (Shinto shrine) and 宮殿 (palace).
Japanese words containing 宮
Frequently asked questions
What does 宮 mean in Japanese?
宮 means Shinto shrine; constellations; palace; princess in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 宮 read?
宮 is read キュウ・グウ・ク・クウ・みや. Reading it inside real words — お宮 and 宮殿 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 宮 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 宮 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 宮 in a word?
A common word containing 宮 is お宮 (おみや) — "Shinto shrine". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 宮 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 宮 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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