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屋
屋 (readings: おく, や; Japanese kanji) means “roof / shop”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 本屋 (bookstore).
What does 屋 mean?
| Kanji | 屋 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | roof / shop |
| Readings | おく, や |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 屋
屋 is read おく or や depending on the word.
Example words with 屋
| Example | 本屋 (bookstore) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14