# 宇 — Outer Space

Frequency rank 1066 / 2,608 in published Japanese.

Rarer in this ranking, but still part of the 2,608-character published set.

More common than 杉 (Cedar), less common than 矢 (Arrow).

- On’yomi: う
- Kun’yomi: —
- Radical: 宀 Roof (Kangxi 40)
- Frequency path: Level IX of XX

A roof on top covers dry below — under the roof, the dry vacuum of outer space is sealed away, protected from the elements.

In words:

- 宇宙 うちゅう — universe,cosmos,space

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