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区
区 (readings: く; Japanese kanji) means “ward / district”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 地区 (district).
What does 区 mean?
| Kanji | 区 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | ward / district |
| Readings | く |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 区
区 is read く depending on the word.
Example words with 区
| Example | 地区 (district) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14