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宿
宿 (readings: しゅく, やど; Japanese kanji) means “lodging / inn”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 宿題 (homework).
What does 宿 mean?
| Kanji | 宿 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | lodging / inn |
| Readings | しゅく, やど |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 宿
宿 is read しゅく or やど depending on the word.
Example words with 宿
| Example | 宿題 (homework) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14