noun

  1. ward, borough, city (in Tokyo).
  2. district (e.g. electoral), section, zone (e.g. postal).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common

Contained Kanji Breakdown

ward, district
ク オウ コウ (3rd, N2)
box-on-side enclosure radical (no. 22)
ホウ (Kentei 1)
mow, cut grass, subdue
ガイ ゲ おさ.める (Kentei 1)