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宮
On'yomi
キュウ・グウ・ク・クウ
KYUU / GUU / KU / KUU
Kun'yomi
みや
miya
Shinto shrine · constellations · palace · princess
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Details
Strokes10
Frequency#367
Radical宀roof(3)
Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
宮=
宀呂
roof + 呂
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof and backbone. Building with two rooms.
Symbolism
Palace, shrine, imperial palace. Represents sacred building.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Visiting a shrine
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
宮仕えは辛い
みやづかえはつらい
Serving at court is hard
Working in organizations involves many hardships