District in Japanese
"district" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
郡
gun
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "district". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
ward, district
Reading: ku
4 strokes · powerful
Where it comes from
Represents divided area. Administrative division.
What it carries
Area, division, district. Represents urban administrative unit.
Related kanji for "district"
district
gun
Composed of lord and city. Land governed by lord.
district
kyou · peaceful
Shape of two people eating. Hometown.
red light district(also: enclosure, quarters, fortification)
kaku
Composed of receive and city. Town surrounded by walls.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for district?
The most common kanji for "district" is 区, read as ku. It means ward, district. Related kanji: 郡 (district), 郷 (district), 郭 (red light district).
How many strokes does 区 have?
区 has 4 strokes.