Quick answer
周 is the kanji for "Lap / Circuit / Circumference". A common reading is まわ.り (mawari). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Lap / Circuit / Circumference
Also : Lap · Circuit · Circumference
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
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
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