住
す.む
sumu
JLPT N47 strokesKanjiLevel 17 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
住 is the kanji for "Live / Dwell / Reside". A common reading is す.む (sumu). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Live / Dwell / Reside
Also : Live · Dwell · Reside
Readings
kunす.む/ sumukunす.まう/ sumaukunず.まい/ zumaionじゅう/ juuonぢゅう/ jiuonちゅう/ chuu
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 住 represents 'DWELL'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of dwell.
Reading ·
On-reading: じゅう — remember this sound by associating it with dwell. Kun-reading: す.む.
Example Sentences
大阪に住んで三年になります。
おおさかにすんでさんねんになります。
It's been three years since I moved to Osaka.
住みやすい街を探しています。
すみやすいまちをさがしています。
I'm looking for a livable city.
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