JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
宿 — inn
- Reading
- シュク・やど・やど.る・やど.す
- Meaning
- inn; lodging; relay station; dwell; lodge; be pregnant; home; dwelling
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
宿 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is シュク・やど・やど.る・やど.す and it means inn; lodging; relay station; dwell; lodge; be pregnant; home; dwelling. 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.
宿 appears in everyday japanese words such as 宿 (inn), 宿命 (fate) and 民宿 (private home providing lodging for travelers).
Japanese words containing 宿
Frequently asked questions
What does 宿 mean in Japanese?
宿 means inn; lodging; relay station; dwell; lodge; be pregnant; home; dwelling in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 宿 read?
宿 is read シュク・やど・やど.る・やど.す. Reading it inside real words — 宿 and 宿命 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 宿 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 宿 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 宿 in a word?
A common word containing 宿 is 宿 (やど) — "inn". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 宿 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 宿 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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