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[きょく()]
kyoku
noun, noun, used as a suffix, counter

English Meaning(s) for 局

noun, noun, used as a suffix
  1. bureau; department
  2. office (e.g. post, telephone); broadcasting station (e.g. television, radio); channel; exchange
  3. affair; situation
noun, noun, used as a suffix, counter
  1. game (of go, shogi, etc.)

Definition and Synonyms for 局

Section a specialized division of a large organization
Synonyms: セクション, 学部, , , , , , 部局, 部門
Agency an administrative unit of government
Synonyms: からくり, 公社, 官府, 官衙, , , , 役所, 役所, 政府機関, 機関, 行政官庁

Meanings for each kanji in 局

» bureau; board; office; affair; conclusion; court lady; lady-in-waiting; her apartment

Categories 局 is a member of

Administrative Unit a unit with administrative responsibilities
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Division an administrative unit in government or business
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 局

Sample Sentences for 局

I worked in a post office during the summer vacation.
His house is just across from the post office.
He went to the post office to mail the letter.
Where is the Tokyo patent office?
Excuse me, which way is the post office?

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