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Japanese symbol for “localize”

Romaji: kyokugen
limit; localize; localise

In Japanese, localize is , read (kyokugen).

Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.

Meanings

  1. n, vs, vt limit; localize; localise

Kanji and stroke order

bureau, board, office
on: キョク
kun: つぼね
7 strokes · JLPT 2
limit, restrict, to best of ability
on: ゲン
kun: かぎ.る、かぎ.り、-かぎ.り
9 strokes · JLPT 2

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

WordReadingMeaning
けっきょく kekkyokuafter all; in the end; ultimately
とうきょく toukyokuauthorities; relevant authorities; authorities concerned
しきょく shikyokubranch office
やっきょく yakkyokupharmacy; drugstore; chemist's (shop)
きょくちょう kyokuchoubureau director; office chief
せいきょく seikyokupolitical situation
げんてい genteilimit; restriction
せいげん seigenrestriction; restraint; limitation

See also: Chinese symbol for “localize”.

Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.

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