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州
州 (readings: しゅう, す; Japanese kanji) means “state / province”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 九州 (Kyushu).
What does 州 mean?
| Kanji | 州 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | state / province |
| Readings | しゅう, す |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 州
州 is read しゅう or す depending on the word.
Example words with 州
| Example | 九州 (Kyushu) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14