周
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 周
1
Counter
counter for laps or circuits
2
Common noun; Mathematics
perimeter
3
Historical term; Common noun
Zhou dynasty (of China; approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty
Examples
その衛星は地球の軌道を１０周した。
The satellite made 10 orbits of the earth.
Kanji in this Word
周
8 strokes
Frequency: 562
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
circumference
circuit
lap
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
まわ.り
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あまね
しゅ
す
ちか
のり
ひろ
びび
まこと
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