Meaning

Primary

State

Alternatives

Province, County

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

しゅう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the on'yomi reading that you learned with the kanji, probably because it normally gets added on to other things, like the names of the state. Examples: カリフォルニア州, ニューヨーク州, etc.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 本州

    Honshuu

    メイン州

    State of Maine

    九州

    Kyuushuu

Context Sentences

私は、アイダホ州の生まれです。

I was born in the state of Idaho.

カナダにある十の州、全て言えますか?

Can you name all ten provinces in Canada?

州のルールで、ここは車で入れません。

Due to the state's rule, you can't enter with a car here.

Kanji Composition