局: the kanji for bureau; office
局 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means bureau; office. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
局 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
局 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
キョク (kyoku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 郵便局ゆうびんきょく · yūbinkyoku | post office |
| 結局けっきょく · kekkyoku | in the end |
| 局きょく · kyoku | station; bureau |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 郵便局で切手を買いました。Yūbinkyoku de kitte o kaimashita.I bought stamps at the post office.
- 結局、行かないことにした。Kekkyoku, ikanai koto ni shita.In the end, we decided not to go.
- このテレビ局のニュースをよく見る。Kono terebikyoku no nyūsu o yoku miru.I often watch this TV station's news.
- …郵便局まで歩いて十分です。Yūbinkyoku made aruite juppun desu.It's a ten-minute walk to the post office.
- 結局、両方とも買いました。Kekkyoku, ryōhō tomo kaimashita.In the end, I bought both.
Questions about 局
How many strokes does 局 have?
局 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 局?
The on readings are kyoku (キョク). 局 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 局?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Work and money
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 局
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.