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郊
On'yomi
コウ
KOU
outskirts · suburbs · rural area
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes9
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of cross and city. Where city crosses.
Symbolism
Suburbs, outskirts, countryside. Represents outskirts.
Component Breakdown
郊=
交阝
交 + hill
Words & Expressions
Words written with 郊
郊外こうがいsuburb
Proverbs & Idioms
郊外に閑を求む
こうがいにかんをもとむ
Seeking peace in the suburbs
Looking for tranquility outside the city
Other kanji with the same meaning
“outskirts”
“suburbs”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 郊 mean in Japanese?
郊 means outskirts, suburbs, rural area.
How do you read 郊?
On'yomi: コウ (KOU).
How many strokes does 郊 have?
郊 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 邑 (city).
Is 郊 a good kanji for a tattoo?
郊 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means outskirts, suburbs, rural area. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.