N2
宇 meaning and readings
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Kanji
宇
N2
- Meaning
- roof, house, space
- Onyomi
- ウ
- Kunyomi
- -
- Formula
- 宇 = 宀 + 于。
Story
宇 is analyzed as a combination of 宀 (house), 于 (pillars supporting the roof) and denotes roof, house, space.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N2.
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