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周 — circumference; around

周 means “circumference; around”. It is a JLPT N3 kanji written with 8 strokes. On'yomi: シュウ (shuu). Kun'yomi: まわ(り) (mawari). You'll see it in words such as 周り (mawari, “surroundings; circumference”).

周
Stroke order of 周
Meaning
circumference; around
On'yomi
シュウ (shuu)
Kun'yomi
まわ(り) (mawari)
Strokes
8
Level
JLPT N3 · set Shapes

How to remember 周

A frame (冂) of good luck (吉) all around.

Parts: 冂 frame · 吉 good luck

Words with 周

WordReadingMeaning
周りまわり mawari kunsurroundings; circumference

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