Nihongo

Kanji Detail of 室

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Basic Meaning

The kanji primarily represents a "room," "chamber," or "interior space." It refers to an enclosed space within a building, specifically designated for a particular purpose, such as a living room, bedroom, or office. The core meaning emphasizes a contained area, often associated with privacy or a specific function.

Readings

・On-yomi (音読み): シツ (shitsu) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): むろ (muro) (archaic, referring to a cave or underground room)

Usage Examples

⚫︎教室 (kyoushitsu) Translation: Classroom ⚫︎研究室 (kenkyuushitsu) Translation: Research room/laboratory ⚫︎室内 (shitsunai) Translation: Indoors/inside the room

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Origin and Formation

The kanji is a pictograph. The original form depicts a house or building. The top part represents the roof, and the lower part shows the walls. Over time, the form simplified. It signifies an enclosed structure and, by extension, the room or space within it. The character evolved to represent a specific area within a larger building.

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