noun
administrative district; ward
Refers to a geographical subdivision for administrative purposes, such as a ward within a city or a district in a prefecture. Compare with 自治区 (autonomous region).
See also: 自治区
東京には23の行政区がある。
Tokyo has 23 special wards.
この行政区の人口は増え続けている。
The population of this administrative district continues to grow.
Compound of 行政 (administration) and 区 (ward, district). The term is a modern administrative concept with no obscure historical derivation.