283.局


1. Meaning and Reading

  • office, bureau, game board
  • Onyomi : きょく

2. Kanji Explanation

A character modeled after chess pieces, originally meaning a game situation or phase, later extended to mean a government office or department.

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3. Example Words

郵便局 ゆうびんきょく
post office

Send a letter at the post office.

結局 けっきょく
after all

He didn’t come after all.