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区

区 — ward, district

Learn the correct stroke order for 区 (ward), a 4-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 34 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 4
On'yomi (音読み)クku、オウou、コウkou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes4
Radical匸
Frequency#137
Meaningsward, district

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

学区がっくschool district; school areanoun
管区かんくjurisdictionnoun
区域くいきarea; zone; districtnoun
区間くかんsection (of track, etc.); segment; dimensionnoun
区議くぎward assemblymannoun
区長くちょうhead of a ward; mayor of a ward; chief administrator of a wardnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 区 (ward) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 4 strokes with radical 匸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 区 is #137, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

学区がっく — school district; school area
管区かんく — jurisdiction
区域くいき — area; zone; district

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 区 have?

The kanji 区 (ward) has 4 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 区?

区 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 区 mean?

区 means: ward, district. On'yomi readings: ク, オウ, コウ.

What JLPT level is 区?

区 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.