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Base noun form. Used to denote an office, bureau, or broadcasting station. Often appears in compound words with other kanji to specify the type of facility.
Theme
User and their friend Yumi are planning to visit a broadcasting station for a tour, discussing logistics and excitement.
局
きょく
office, bureau, station (TV, radio)
Locations & NavigationBuildings & Facilities
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'juke' box in an office or radio station — 'juke' sounds like 局 (kyoku, 'office / Bureau / Station'). Think: 'Juke box at the station → 局 (kyoku).'
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『局』 (kyoku) is commonly used in compound words like 『郵便局』 (yuubinkyoku, 'post office'), 『放送局』 (housoukyoku, 'broadcasting station'), or 『警察局』 (keisatsukyoku, 'police bureau'). It often refers to official or public service facilities.
Forms
Base: 局Base noun form. Used to denote an office, bureau, or broadcasting station. Often appears in compound words with other kanji to specify the type of facility.