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周
周 (readings: しゅう, まわ; Japanese kanji) means “surroundings / lap”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 一周 (one lap / round).
What does 周 mean?
| Kanji | 周 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | surroundings / lap |
| Readings | しゅう, まわ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 周
周 is read しゅう or まわ depending on the word.
Example words with 周
| Example | 一周 (one lap / round) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14