宿


This kanji means lodging or inn. It can also mean to take or give shelter, to be pregnant, or to conceive a child.

on readings:
  • shuku
kun readings:
  • yado
examples:
合宿 gasshuku lodging together
下宿 geshuku room and board
原宿 Harajuku Harajuku district of Tokyo
民宿 minshuku private housing providing tourist lodging
新宿 Shinjuku Shinjuku ward of Tokyo
宿望 shukubō long-cherished desire
宿題 shukudai homework
宿泊 shukuhaku lodging
宿敵 shukuteki old/hereditary enemy
宿屋 yadoya inn

links:
Harajuku
Shinjuku
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Last Alteration Performed: 8 October 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.