noun
one plot of land; one block; one area
Refers to a single delineated piece of land, such as a city block, a lot, or a defined area. Often used in real estate or urban planning contexts.
この一画には新しい公園ができる予定だ。
A new park is planned for this block.
彼は郊外に一画の土地を購入した。
He purchased a plot of land in the suburbs.
noun
one brush stroke; one kanji stroke
Used in calligraphy or when discussing the composition of kanji characters. Counts a single stroke of the brush or pen.
この漢字はあと一画足りない。
This kanji is missing one stroke.
先生は一画ずつ丁寧に書き方を教えた。
The teacher carefully taught how to write each stroke one by one.
Compound of 一 (one) and 画 (stroke/plot). The kanji 画 carries both meanings of 'stroke' and 'division of land', which are reflected in the two senses.