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州
On'yomi
シュウ・ス
SHUU / SU
Kun'yomi
す
su
state · province
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes6
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of sandbar in river. Land.
Symbolism
State, Kyushu, Honshu. Represents region.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 州
広州こうしゅうcanton
欧州おうしゅうeurope
州都しゅうとcounty town
北九州きたきゅうしゅうkitakyushu
州政府しゅうせいふstate government
Proverbs & Idioms
州に入りては州に従え
しゅうにいりてはしゅうにしたがえ
When in a state, follow its customs
Adapt to local practices
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 州 mean in Japanese?
州 means state, province.
How do you read 州?
On'yomi: シュウ、ス (SHUU, SU). Kun'yomi: す (su).
How many strokes does 州 have?
州 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 巛 (river).
Is 州 a good kanji for a tattoo?
州 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means state, province. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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