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局

局 — bureau, board, office

Learn the correct stroke order for 局 (bureau), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 37 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)キョクkyoku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つぼねtsubone
Strokes7
Radical尸
Frequency#286
Meaningsbureau, board, office, affair, conclusion, court lady, lady-in-waiting, her apartment

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

医局いきょくmedical office (esp. in a hospital); doctor's officenoun
一局いっきょくone game (of go, shogi, etc.)noun
開局かいきょくopening (of a broadcasting station, post office, bureau, etc.); establishmentnoun
局員きょくいんclerk; (bureau, post-office) staffnoun
局地きょくちlocality; local area; limited areanoun
局長きょくちょうbureau director; office chiefnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 局 (bureau) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 尸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 局 is #286, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

医局いきょく — medical office (esp. in a hospital); doctor's office
一局いっきょく — one game (of go, shogi, etc.)
開局かいきょく — opening (of a broadcasting station, post office, bureau, etc.); establishment

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 局 have?

The kanji 局 (bureau) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 局?

局 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 局 mean?

局 means: bureau, board, office, affair, conclusion, court lady, lady-in-waiting, her apartment. On'yomi readings: キョク. Kun'yomi readings: つぼね.

What JLPT level is 局?

局 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.