区
1. Meaning and Reading
- ward, district
- Onyomi : く
2. Kanji Explanation
- 匚 : land
- 乂 : line
Drawing a line (乂) across land (匚) to divide it — symbolizing a 'district' or 'section'.
3. Example Words
区別
くべつ
distinction
男女を区別する。
Distinguish between men and women.
区域
くいき
area
この区域は立入禁止だ。
This area is off-limits.