域
KANJI DETAIL
region
On readingいき11 strokesN2
Radical 土 · earthStroke order
Loading the stroke order for 域.
Japanese readings
- On reading
- いき
- Kun reading
- None
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
域denotes an area or range; its on-reading isいき. - Basic usage:
地域(ちいき)means a region or local area, while領域(りょういき)means a territory or field.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- A local area and a field of expertise
地域の昔話means local folktales. It refers to a geographical area connected with festivals and residents' lives.野生動物の領域means wild animal territory, while専門領域means a field of expertise.領域can cover knowledge or expertise as well as physical space.