住 kanji: meaning “dwell”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N47 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- dwell
- On'yomi
- ジュウ、ヂュウ、チュウ
- Kun'yomi
- す・む、す・まう
Picture story to remember 住
A person (亻) who lives like a lord (主) has a fine house to dwell in.
Parts in this story:主
How to write 住: stroke order
住 is written with 7 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 住
- 住居じゅうきょdwelling
- 住まうすまうto live
Practice this kanji in the app
Review 住 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.
Practice 住 nowRelated kanji
Kanji that share parts with 住.