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区

On'yomi
ク・オウ・コウ
KU / OU / KOU

ward · district

Details

Strokes4
Frequency#137
Old Form區

Stroke Order

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Strokes4

Cultural Context

Etymology

Represents divided area. Administrative division.

Symbolism

Area, division, district. Represents urban administrative unit.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • — Era of war

Component Breakdown

区=
匚㐅

匚 + 㐅

Words & Expressions

Words written with 区

区々まちまちdivided
区間くかんsegment
区分くぶんgrouping
鉱区こうくmine lot
区内くないin a ward

Four-Character Compounds

区々たる

くくたる

Trivial and insignificant; Something too small to matter

Anime & Manga

ACCA 13区監察課

ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept.

Anime

A well-known work with 区 in its Japanese title.

高度に発達した医学は魔法と区別がつかない

THE ISEKAI DOCTOR: Any sufficiently advanced medical science is indistinguishable from magic.

Manga

A well-known work with 区 in its Japanese title.

Similar Kanji

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 区 mean in Japanese?

区 means ward, district.

How do you read 区?

On'yomi: ク、オウ、コウ (KU, OU, KOU).

How many strokes does 区 have?

区 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 匸 (hiding enclosure).

Is 区 a good kanji for a tattoo?

区 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means ward, district. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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