How to Write 宿 (inn, lodging, relay station, dwell, lodge) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 11-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生)) character 宿 (“inn, lodging, relay station, dwell, lodge”), indexed under the 宀 (うかんむり (roof)) radical. Practice 宿 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 宿 (やど (yado) — inn), 宿る (やどる (yadoru) — inn).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (宿)
Primary Radical (部首): 宀 — うかんむり (roof)
Radical Position: Top (Kanmuri / 冠) (冠 (Kanmuri))
Semantic Theme: Roofs, buildings, houses, shelter, and enclosures
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生) (JLPT N3). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (シュク) when 宿 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (やど, やど.る, やど.す) when 宿 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (11画): Written with 11 strokes, 宿 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 宀 (うかんむり (roof)) radical (Top (Kanmuri / 冠) position). Establish the 宀 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 9 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 宀 (うかんむり (roof))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 11 strokes under radical 宀.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 宿
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 宿 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 宿 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 宿 ("inn, lodging, relay station, dwell, lodge") is written with 11 strokes (11画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 宀 (うかんむり (roof)) radical. Written with 11 strokes, 宿 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 宀 (うかんむり (roof)) radical (Top (Kanmuri / 冠) position). Establish the 宀 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 9 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 宿?
For 宿 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is シュク and the Kunyomi is やど, やど.る, やど.す. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (シュク) when 宿 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (やど, やど.る, やど.す) when 宿 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 宿 includes 宿 (やど (yado) — inn), 宿る (やどる (yadoru) — inn).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 宿 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 11 strokes of 宿 (inn, lodging, relay station, dwell, lodge), start with the 宀 (うかんむり (roof)) in the Top (Kanmuri / 冠) (冠 (Kanmuri)) position and follow standard Japanese Hitsujun (筆順) principles: top to bottom (上から下) and left to right (左から右). Practice 宿 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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