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