州
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Noun for 'state' or 'province'. Used in geographical names, often attached to place names, e.g., 『テキサス州』 (Tekisasu-shuu, 'Texas State').
Theme
User and their friend Mika discuss moving to a new state while looking at a map.
州
しゅう
state, province
Locations & NavigationGeography & Landmarks
Memory Hook
Think of a map divided into states. 『州』 (shuu, 'state / Province') sounds like 'shoe'—imagine a shoe stepping on different states as you travel across a country!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『州』 (shuu) is used in names of prefectures or regions, such as 『北海道』 (Hokkaidou, 'Hokkaido Prefecture'), though it's more common in contexts like the United States, e.g., 『カリフォルニア州』 (Kariforunia-shuu, 'California State').
Forms
Base: 州Noun for 'state' or 'province'. Used in geographical names, often attached to place names, e.g., 『テキサス州』 (Tekisasu-shuu, 'Texas State').