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What is the Kanji for 'Shop' and 'Roof'? | 屋

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Shop' and 'Roof', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Shop' and 'Roof' is 屋.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shop, Roof

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ya

    onyomiおく

    oku

    Parts

    Corpse Arrive, Climax

    Example Word

    小屋: hut. The Japanese noun '小屋 (こや)' refers to a small, simple structure, often used as a shelter or storage space. It typically implies a modest, rustic, or temporary building, such as a cabin, shed, or shack. This word is commonly used in rural or outdoor settings. For example: There is a small hut in the forest「森に小屋がある」(もりにこやがある). He built a hut by the lake「彼は湖のそばに小屋を建てた」(かれはみずうみのそばにこやをたてた). The nuance of '小屋' often conveys simplicity and functionality rather than luxury or permanence.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    49

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Corpse

    kanji

    Meaning

    Arrive, Climax

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grasp, Grip

Words Using

This kanji is used in 17 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 21 kanji contain the part 尸 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Door

    kanji

    Meaning

    Voice

    kanji

    Meaning

    Slow, Late

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bureau

    kanji

    Meaning

    Crouch, Yield

    kanji

    Meaning

    Reside, Be

    kanji

    Meaning

    Foot

    kanji

    Meaning

    Report, Deliver

    kanji

    Meaning

    Printing

    kanji

    Meaning

    Belong

    kanji

    Meaning

    Unfold, Expand

    kanji

    殿

    Meaning

    Palace, Formal honorific title

    kanji

    Meaning

    Warehouse

    kanji

    Meaning

    Leak

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fulfill, Footgear

    kanji

    Meaning

    End, Tail

    kanji

    尿

    Meaning

    Urine, Pee

    kanji

    Meaning

    Layer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Nun, Priestess

    kanji

    Meaning

    Company officer, Military officer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Butt, Buttocks

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 4 kanji contain the part 至 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Room

    kanji

    Meaning

    Reach, Arrival

    kanji

    Meaning

    Doth, Do humbly

    kanji

    Meaning

    Choke, Plug up

Learn the Kanji

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What does 屋 mean?

屋 means 'Shop' and 'Roof'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Third Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N4 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.