322.州


1. Meaning and Reading

  • state, province
  • Onyomi : しゅう

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 川 : river
  • 丶 : village

A combination of river (川) and settlements (丶). Commonly used in place names.

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3. Example Words

本州 ほんしゅう
Honshu (main island of Japan)

Honshu is the largest island in Japan.

九州 きゅうしゅう
Kyushu (one of Japan's islands)

Kyushu has many hot springs.

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