Region in Japanese
"region" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "region". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
地域 (chiiki) is a region as an area with a boundary. 郷 is one's home region, the place one is from, and it carries warmth. 域 is a domain or a range. 地方 is the provinces as opposed to the capital.
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Top pick
home town, village, native place, district
Reading: kyou
11 strokes · peaceful
Where it comes from
Shape of two people eating. Hometown.
What it carries
Hometown, native place, return home. Represents birthplace.
Related kanji for "region"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for region?
The most common kanji for "region" is 郷, read as kyou. It means home town, village, native place. Related kanji: 域 (region).
How many strokes does 郷 have?
郷 has 11 strokes.