宮 kanji: meaning “Shinto shrine”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N110 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- Shinto shrine
- On'yomi
- キュウ、グウ、ク
- Kun'yomi
- みや
Picture story to remember 宮
A roof (宀) shelters a line of two mouths (口) chanting prayers, the backbone of every Shinto shrine.
Parts in this story:口
How to write 宮: stroke order
宮 is written with 10 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 宮
- 宮殿きゅうでんpalace
- 宮家みやけhouse of an imperial prince
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