JLPT N1

enclosure; outer wall; quarter

Item 239 of 642 | 11 strokes | Radical: 阝 (village)

Readings

On'yomiカク
Kun'yomiくるわ

Mnemonic

The OUTER WALLS surrounding and protecting the VILLAGE.

Example Words

城郭 (じょうかく) castle walls
外郭 (がいかく) outer wall; outline
輪郭 (りんかく) outline; contour