2 Japanese words read ku
ku (く) is shared by 2 distinct words, each with its own kanji and meaning. Jump to: 九 · ～区.
九
くNine
N5noun·ku
How to remember it
The kun-style reading く; the on'yomi きゅう (kyū) is used when counting.
Example sentences
私は九時に寝ます。
わたしはくじにねます。
I go to bed at nine o'clock.
九月に日本へ行きます。
くがつにほんへいきます。
I'm going to Japan in September.
Usage
Read く in 九時・九月; for counting items use 九つ (ここのつ).
Related words
九つ九時九月
～区
～くDistrict, ward, borough
N4suffix·~ku
How to remember it
区 means a divided section — a city cut into wards, each one a 区.
Example sentences
渋谷区に住んでいます。
しぶやくにすんでいます。
I live in Shibuya Ward.
新宿区役所で手続きをした。
しんじゅくくやくしょでてつづきをした。
I did the paperwork at Shinjuku Ward Office.
Usage
Suffix appended to place names, mainly Tokyo and other city wards.
Related words
市町県丁目