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N4 · 4 strokes · — · Irodori #464 · Pre-Intermediate L3

区

district, ward

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Readings

On’yomi
オウ、ク、コウ
Kun’yomi
—

Example words

  • ～区　（南区）

    ～く　（みなみく）

    ～ Ward　(e.g. Minami Ward)

  • 区

    オウ

    district

Memory aids

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How to remember

👁Shape

A compact 4-stroke character meaning "district" — trace the strokes while picturing the concept.

🧩Components

Remember "district" (区) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.

📖Anchor word

～区 (～く) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.

🔊Readings

First learned in ～区 (～く) — recall the word to unlock the reading. On'yomi: オウ、ク、コウ — common in compound words (熟語).