JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
郊 — outskirts
- Reading
- コウ
- Meaning
- outskirts; suburbs; rural area
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
郊 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is コウ and it means outskirts; suburbs; rural area. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
郊 appears in everyday japanese words such as 近郊 (suburbs) and 郊外 (outskirts).
Japanese words containing 郊
Frequently asked questions
What does 郊 mean in Japanese?
郊 means outskirts; suburbs; rural area in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 郊 read?
郊 is read コウ. Reading it inside real words — 近郊 and 郊外 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 郊 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 郊 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 郊 in a word?
A common word containing 郊 is 近郊 (きんこう) — "suburbs". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 郊 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 郊 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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