Kanji · N2

/ bureau

Kanji for bureau, board, or office.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)キョクSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)つぼねNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

局 carries the meaning bureau, board, or office.

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Common compounds with 局

ゆうびんきょくpost office
けっきょくafter all / in the end / ultimately
しきょくbranch office
きょくbureau / department
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