Kanji 区: ward, district
Kanji 区: ward, district. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
ward, district
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
This kanji depicts a box (匸) marked with an 'X' (乂) to divide the space inside. It represents an administrative district or a specific area that has been partitioned off.