Quick answer
郊 is the kanji for "Suburbs / Outskirts / Rural Area". A common reading is こう (kou). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Suburbs / Outskirts / Rural Area
Also : Suburbs · Outskirts · Rural Area
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 郊 represents 'OUTSKIRTS'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of outskirts.
On-reading: こう — sounds like 'ko' in 'coat'.
Example Sentences
郊外に引っ越してから、通勤時間が長くなりましたが、自然が豊かです。
こうがいにひっこしてから、つうきんじかんがながくなりましたが、しぜんがゆたかです。
Since moving to the suburbs, commuting time became longer, but nature is abundant.
郊外型のショッピングモールが増えて、商店街が寂しくなっています。
こうがいがたのしょっぴんぐもーるがふえて、しょうてんがいがさびしくなっています。
With the increase of suburban shopping malls, shopping streets have become less lively.
Vocabulary using 郊
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