Japanese word

地区

Pronunciation

Romajichiku

Meaning

  • nounarea

Example

この地区に新しい店があります。ko no chi ku ni atara shi i mise ga a ri ma su

There is a new store in this area.

Illustration for 地区 (area)

More examples

駅の近くの地区は、夜も人通りが多いです。eki no chika ku no chi ku wa yoru mo hito dō ri ga ō i de su

The area near the station is busy even at night.

Core concept

Refers to one identifiable area within a broader town, city, or region.

Common phrases

  • 地区の中心chi ku no chū shin

    the center of the area

  • 地区に住むchi ku ni su mu

    live in the area

  • 地区の名前chi ku no na mae

    the name of the area

Similar words

地域chiiki: A broad area connected by location, community, or a shared feature.
エリアeria: An area described in a simple, often casual way.
区域kuiki: An area marked by specific boundaries for a particular purpose.

Definition in Japanese

土地や地域をいくつかに分けたうちの一つの範囲。to chi ya chi iki o i ku tsu ka ni wa ke ta u chi no hito tsu no han i

Word origin

地区 (chiku) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 地 (chi, "land") and 区 (ku, "section"), expressing a section of land or a locality.

Usage tips

  • 地区 (chiku) commonly appears in descriptions of neighborhoods, school zones, and other areas identified by location or boundaries.

Other meanings

  • districtnoun

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