Rural in Japanese
"rural" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "rural". The most common choice is shown first.
邑View details →
Top pick
village, rural community, right village radical (no. 163)
Reading: yuu
7 strokes
Where it comes from
Depicts an enclosure where people gather, meaning village or town. The original form of the radical 阝 appearing in place-related characters like 都 (capital) and 郡 (county).
What it carries
Symbolizes community, human gathering, and urban civilization. Represents the fundamental unit of human society—the settlement.
Related kanji for "rural"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for rural?
The most common kanji for "rural" is 邑, read as yuu. It means village, rural community, right village radical (no. 163). Related kanji: 郊 (rural area).
How many strokes does 邑 have?
邑 has 7 strokes.