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