九州
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 九州
1
Kyūshū (southernmost of the four main islands of Japan)
Examples
彼は九州へ旅立った。
He has left for Kyushu.
Kanji in this Word
九
2 strokes
Frequency: 55
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
nine
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キュウ
ク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ここの
ここの.つ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
いちじく
いちのく
この
ひさし
州
6 strokes
Frequency: 386
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
state
province
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュウ
ス
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
す
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
くに
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