What is the Kanji for 'County' and 'District'? | 郡

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'County' and 'District', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'County' and 'District' is 郡.

kanji

郡

Meaning

County, District

Reading

kunyomiこおり

koori

onyomiぐん

gun

Parts

君Ruler, You ⻏Mound (阜)

Example Word

郡: county. The Japanese noun '郡 (ぐん)' refers to a 'county', which is an administrative division in Japan, smaller than a prefecture but larger than a city, town, or village. This term is used in geographical and administrative contexts to denote a specific area within a prefecture. For example: This county is known for its beautiful landscapes「この郡は美しい景色で知られています」(このぐんはうつくしいけしきでしられています). The county office is located in the center of the town「郡役所は町の中心にあります」(ぐんやくしょはまちのちゅうしんにあります). It's important to note that '郡' is a formal term and is less commonly used in everyday conversation compared to more specific terms like '市 (し)' (city) or '町 (まち)' (town).

Radical

邑

Stroke Count

10

JLPT

N1

Grade

4

Frequency

1222

Handwriting