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.
3. Example Words
本州
ほんしゅう
Honshu (main island of Japan)
本州は日本で一番大きい島だ。
Honshu is the largest island in Japan.
九州
きゅうしゅう
Kyushu (one of Japan's islands)
九州は温泉が多い。
Kyushu has many hot springs.