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Noun used as a suffix to denote administrative districts or wards in cities. Often attached to place names, e.g., 『渋谷区』 (Shibuya-ku, 'Shibuya Ward').
Theme

User and their friend Miyuki are planning a weekend trip to Tokyo and discussing which areas to visit, focusing on different districts.

district / ward / borough

Locations & NavigationBuildings & Facilities

Memory Hook

Imagine a city map divided into colorful 'cues' (sounds like 区 ku) for different districts — each 'cue' marks a ward or borough! 'Cue' → 区 (ku, 'district / Ward / Borough').

Cultural Note

In Japan, cities like Tokyo are divided into wards called 『区』 (ku, 'ward'), such as 『渋谷区』 (Shibuya-ku, 'Shibuya Ward'). These administrative divisions help organize local governance and services.

Forms

Base: 区Noun used as a suffix to denote administrative districts or wards in cities. Often attached to place names, e.g., 『渋谷区』 (Shibuya-ku, 'Shibuya Ward').