What does the kanji 住 mean?

The kanji 住 (sumu) means "live, dwell, reside". It is a JLPT N4 character.

What kanji is "sumu"?

"sumu" is written with the kanji 住, meaning "live, dwell, reside". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) じゅう (jū), kunyomi (native Japanese) すむ (sumu), すまう (sumau). It is a JLPT N4 character.

How do you write the kanji 住?

Write 住 ("live") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.