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JLPT N36画 · 6 strokesradical 土grade 6freq #1200

area, region, domain

On'yomi (音読み)

  • イキ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

Mnemonic

In the vast area of the earth (土), travelers (行) explore each region with curiosity, marking their domains.

About this kanji

The kanji 「域」 primarily means area, region, or domain. It is commonly used in nouns rather than verbs. You will often see it in compounds like 区域 (くいき), which means "area" or "zone," 領域 (りょういき), meaning "realm" or "territory," and 地域 (ちいき), which translates to "district." Each of these terms implies a specific location or classification. It's important to note that while there are no native Japanese readings for this kanji, its usage in compound words is prevalent, making it a useful character to recognize when discussing geography or organization.

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Example sentences

  • この地域は美しい。

    This area is beautiful.

Meanings across languages

English
area, region, domain
Tiếng Việt
khu vực, vùng, miền
日本語
区域, 領域
한국어
지역
中文
区域
id
wilayah
th
พื้นที่
es
área
fr
zone
de
Bereich
pt
área

Common compounds

  • 区域くいきarea, zone
  • 領域りょういきrealm, territory
  • 地域ちいきdistrict, region

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