Ward in Japanese
"ward" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
区
ku
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "ward". 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 "ward"
ward
chou · powerful
Shape of nail head. Nail.
ward off(also: defend, protect, resist)
bou · powerful, peaceful
Composed of hill and direction. Defending direction with hill.
ward off(also: evade, avoid, avert)
hi · powerful
Composed of advance and avoid. Advancing to avoid.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for ward?
The most common kanji for "ward" is 区, read as ku. It means ward, district. Related kanji: 丁 (ward), 防 (ward off), 避 (ward off).
How many strokes does 区 have?
区 has 4 strokes.