Quick answer
周 is the kanji for "Circumference". A common reading is まわ.り (mawari). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Circumference
Also : Lap · Circuit · Perimeter
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
8 strokes
Memory Aid
The kanji 周 represents 'CIRCUMFERENCE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of circumference.
On-reading: しゅう — remember this sound by associating it with circumference. Kun-reading: まわ.り.
Example Sentences
周りの人に迷惑をかけないようにします。
まわりのひとにめいわくをかけないようにします。
I'll be careful not to trouble those around me.
一周年記念パーティーがあります。
いっしゅうねんきねんぱーてぃーがあります。
There's a first anniversary party.
Vocabulary using 周
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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