宿

Reading

Kana: しゅく

Romaji: shuku

Definitions

noun

ctr

1

lodging

noun

2

relay station; post town

See also: 宿場

3

constellation; mansion (in Chinese astronomy)

See also: 二十八宿

Kanji

宿

Readings: シュク、 やど、 やど.る、 やど.す

Meanings: inn, lodging, relay station, dwell, lodge, be pregnant, home, dwelling

Example Sentences

宿題(しゅくだい)で忙(いそが)しい。

➥I'm busy with my homework.

雨宿(あまやど)りしよう。

➥Let's get out of the rain.

正直(しょうじき)の頭(あたま)に神(かみ)宿(やど)る。

➥An honest man is the noblest work of God.

宿題(しゅくだい)手伝(てつだ)って。

➥Help me with my homework.

正直者(しょうじきしゃ)に神(かみ)宿(やど)る。

➥Honesty is the best policy.

宿題(しゅくだい)をやりなさい。

➥Do your homework.