KANJI
郊
suburbs
outskirts, countryside, environs
Kun'yomi
—
On'yomi
こう
Example sentences
彼は都心より郊外に住むことを選んだ。
He chose to live in the suburbs rather than the city center.
週末はよく郊外へドライブに出かけます。
I often go for a drive to the suburbs on weekends.
この辺りは郊外なのに自然が豊かで、とても静かだ。
Even though this area is in the suburbs, it's rich in nature and very quiet.
Practice exercises
1
郊
Answer
こう
2
郊
Answer
suburbsoutskirtscountrysideenvirons
3
郊外
suburbs; outskirts
Answer
こうがい
4
近郊
suburbs; outskirts (nearby suburbs)
Answer
きんこう
5
郊外電車
suburban train
Answer
こうがいでんしゃ
6
遠郊
outer suburbs; outlying area
Answer
えんこう