Meaning of 舎(しゃ) in Japanese

舎
Kana Reading
しゃ
Romaji
sha
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun, used as a suffix
    Meaning
    hut; house
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    (in the ancient Chinese army) one day's march (approx. 12.2 km)

Related Kanji

舎 JLPT 1

8 strokes

cottage, inn, hut, house, mansion

On'Yomi: シャ, セキ

Kun'Yomi: やど.る

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