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舎
舎 (readings: しゃ; Japanese kanji) means “building / lodge”. 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).
What does 舎 mean?
| Kanji | 舎 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | building / lodge |
| Readings | しゃ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 舎
舎 is read しゃ depending on the word.
Example words with 舎
| Example | 校舎 (school building) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14