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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof and reason. Reason under roof.
Symbolism
Universe, midair, space. Represents space.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Looking up at the sky
Component Breakdown
roof + 由
Words & Expressions
Words written with 宙
Anime & Manga
宇宙よりも遠い場所
A Place Further Than the Universe
A well-known work with 宙 in its Japanese title.
宇宙パトロールルル子
Space Patrol Luluco
A well-known work with 宙 in its Japanese title.
宇宙兄弟
Space Brothers
A well-known work with 宙 in its Japanese title.
目覚めたら最強装備と宇宙船持ちだったので、一戸建て目指して傭兵として自由に生きたい
Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship!
A well-known work with 宙 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 宙 mean in Japanese?
宙 means mid-air, air, space, sky, memorization, interval of time.
How do you read 宙?
On'yomi: チュウ (CHUU).
How many strokes does 宙 have?
宙 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 宀 (roof).
Is 宙 a good kanji for a tattoo?
宙 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means mid-air, air, space, sky, memorization, interval of time. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.