郡部
Meanings
1
rural districts; counties
Refers to the non-urban, rural parts of a prefecture or region, often contrasted with 市部 (urban areas). Used in administrative, demographic, and news contexts.
The population continues to decline in the rural districts of this prefecture.
Schools in rural areas are being consolidated.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉の郡部the rural districts of a given prefecture or region
Population decline is progressing in the rural districts of Saitama Prefecture.
- 郡部に住むto live in a rural district
He lives in a rural district.