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舎
“building / lodge” in Japanese is 舎, read sha (しゃ). It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 校舎 (school building).
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駅の駅舎が古い。
えきのえきしゃがふるい。The station building is old.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 舎 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | building / lodge |
| Readings | しゃ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 校舎 (school building) |
How to read 舎
舎 is read sha (しゃ) depending on the word.
Words with 舎
- 校舎
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Updated: 2026-08-28