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