Kanji · N3 · 4 strokes
区 / ward
Kanji for ward or district.
01
Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ク | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
02
Meaning
区 carries the meaning ward or district.
03
How to write 区
Trace 区 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
04
Common compounds with 区
千代田区ちよだくChiyoda ward
区別くべつdistinction
区役所くやくしょward office
05
区 in context
わたしの会社は千代田区にあります。
わたしのかいしゃはちよだくにあります。
My company is in Chiyoda ward.
これは本物のルビーと区別がつきません。
これはほんもののるびーとくべつがつきません。
You can't distinguish this from a real ruby.
先週区役所へ行きました。
せんしゅうくやくしょへいきました。
I went to the ward office last week.
06
Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 区 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
区 — Kanji Practice
4 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/区
07