Back

On'yomi
チョウ・テイ
CHOU / TEI
Kun'yomi
やくしょ
yakusho

government office

Details

Strokes5
Frequency#793
Radical广dotted cliff(3)

Stroke Order

Loading...
Strokes5

Component Breakdown

=
广

cliff + 丁

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of roof and nail. Nail under roof.

Symbolism

Government office, building, office. Represents office.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Ice crystals

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

官庁の杓子定規

かんちょうのしゃくしじょうぎ

Bureaucratic rigidity

The inflexible approach of government offices

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 庁 mean in Japanese?

庁 means government office.

How do you read 庁?

On'yomi: チョウ、テイ (CHOU, TEI). Kun'yomi: やくしょ (yakusho).

How many strokes does 庁 have?

庁 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 广 (dotted cliff).

Is 庁 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 庁 (government office) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

Explore by meaning:kanji for government office