区: the kanji for ward; district; section
区 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means ward; district; section. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
区 is written in 4 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
区 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 5 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ク (ku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 区役所くやくしょ · kuyakusho | ward office |
| 地区ちく · chiku | district; area |
| 区別くべつ · kubetsu | distinction |
| 区間くかん · kukan | section (of a route) |
| 区く · ku | ward |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 引っ越したら区役所に届けを出してください。Hikkoshitara kuyakusho ni todoke o dashite kudasai.After you move, please file a notice at the ward office.
- この地区は夜も静かだ。Kono chiku wa yoru mo shizuka da.This area is quiet at night too.
- 仕事と遊びをきちんと区別している。Shigoto to asobi o kichinto kubetsu shite iru.I keep work and play clearly separate.
- この区間は工事のため運休です。Kono kukan wa kōji no tame unkyū desu.Trains are not running on this section because of construction.
- 東京には二十三の区がある。Tōkyō ni wa nijūsan no ku ga aru.There are twenty-three wards in Tokyo.
Questions about 区
How many strokes does 区 have?
区 is written in 4 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 区?
The on readings are ku (ク). 区 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 区?
N2. 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 N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
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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 区
- 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.