JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
屋 — roof
- Reading
- オク・や
- Meaning
- roof; house; shop; dealer; seller
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
屋 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is オク・や and it means roof; house; shop; dealer; seller. 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.
屋 appears in everyday japanese words such as 問屋 (wholesale store), 屋敷 (mansion) and 家屋 (house).
Japanese words containing 屋
Frequently asked questions
What does 屋 mean in Japanese?
屋 means roof; house; shop; dealer; seller in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 屋 read?
屋 is read オク・や. Reading it inside real words — 問屋 and 屋敷 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 屋 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 屋 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 屋 in a word?
A common word containing 屋 is 問屋 (といや) — "wholesale store". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 屋 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 屋 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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