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What is the Kanji for 'District'? | 区

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'District' is 区.

    kanji

    Meaning

    District

    Reading

    onyomi

    ku

    Parts

    Side enclosure Govern

    Example Word

    区域: area. The Japanese noun '区域 (くいき)' refers to a specific area or zone, often with defined boundaries. It is commonly used in contexts such as administrative districts, restricted zones, or designated areas. For example: This is a no-parking area「ここは駐車禁止区域です」(ここはちゅうしゃきんしくいきです). The evacuation area is marked on the map「避難区域は地図に記されています」(ひなんくいきはちずにしるされています). The word emphasizes the idea of a clearly demarcated space, whether physical or conceptual.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    1042

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Side enclosure

    radical

    Meaning

    Govern

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 4 other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Europe, Europe

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pivot, Hinge

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beat, Assault

    kanji

    Meaning

    Spur on, Gallop

Words Using

This kanji is used in 8 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 2 kanji contain the part 匸 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Doctor

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hide, Conceal

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 2 kanji contain the part 乂 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sentence

    kanji

    Meaning

    Father

Learn the Kanji

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What does 区 mean?

区 means 'District'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Third Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.