Meaning

Primary

District

Alternatives

Area, Zone

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The earth district isn't our solar system or something like that. We're talking about a specific portion of earth, and naming it as a district. So, what is this patch of earth? It's a district, area, or zone.

Reading

ちく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 地区計画

    district plan

    地区住民

    district residents

    地区大会

    regional tournament, district conference

Context Sentences

この地区はファミリー向けで住みやすいです。

This district is family oriented and easy to live in.

彼は、去年の大会で地区の代表に選ばれた選手です。

He is the player who was chosen as the representative of the district in last year's tournament.

その地区の住民は、みんな地区の行事に協力的です。

The residents of that district are all cooperative when it comes to district events.

Kanji Composition