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Kanji dictionary: 周 (circumference)
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周
Circumference
This kanji has
8
strokes. It is being learnt at
grade 4
.
This kanji belongs to
jōyō (regular-use)
kanji.
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Meaning:
circumference, circuit, lap
On reading:
シュウ
shū
Kun reading:
まわ-り
mawa-ri
Use examples
周知の事実
しゅうちのじじつ
a well-known fact
周りに
まわりに
around, in the neighborhood ☆=周囲に(しゅういに),近所に(きんじょに)
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