Quick answer
室 is the kanji for "Room". A common reading is むろ (muro). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Room
Also : Chamber · Cellar · Apartment
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
9 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 室 represents 'ROOM'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of room.
On-reading: しつ — remember this sound by associating it with room. Kun-reading: むろ.
Example Sentences
会議室の予約をしました。
かいぎしつのよやくをしました。
I made a reservation for the meeting room.
教室に戻ってください。
きょうしつにもどってください。
Please return to the classroom.
Vocabulary using 室
Grammar to study at this level
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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