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住
住 (readings: じゅう, す, す; Japanese kanji) means “to live / to reside”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 住所 (address).
What does 住 mean?
| Kanji | 住 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to live / to reside |
| Readings | じゅう, す, す |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 住
住 is read じゅう or す or す depending on the word.
Example words with 住
| Example | 住所 (address) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14