Japanese word

区域

Pronunciation

Romajikuiki

Meaning

  • nounarea

Example

この区域では写真を撮らないでください。ko no ku iki de wa sha shin o to ra na i de ku da sa i

Please do not take pictures in this area.

Illustration for 区域 (area)

More examples

この区域は夜間になると立入禁止です。ko no ku iki wa ya kan ni na ru to tachi iri kin shi de su

This area is off-limits at night.

Core concept

Refers to a defined area whose limits are recognized because of its location, function, or governing rule.

Common phrases

  • 区域内ku iki uchi

    within the area

  • 区域外ku iki gai

    outside the area

  • 区域を指定するku iki o shi tei su ru

    designate an area

Similar words

地区chiku: A separate part of a town or other place with recognized boundaries or a particular role.
エリアeria: A marked part of a place that is set aside for a specific use or subject to a specific rule.
地域chiiki: A part of a country or society considered as a unit because of its location or shared qualities.

Definition in Japanese

地理的または機能的に区切られた一定の範囲。chi ri teki ma ta wa ki nō teki ni ku gi ra re ta it tei no han i

Word origin

区域 (kuiki) combines 区 (ku, "division") with 域 (iki, "boundary or territory"), so the word denotes an area marked off from others.

Usage tips

  • 区域 (kuiki) commonly appears on Japanese signs and notices when a rule applies only within a clearly defined space.

Other meanings

  • zonenoun
  • districtnoun

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