局

局

"局" (kyoku) means "bureau," "station," "office," or "department."

Here, '局' refers to 'office' in 'post office'.

郵便局へ手紙を送りに行きます。

I go to the post office to send a letter.

Here, '局' signifies 'bureau' such as in 'meteorological bureau'.

気象局から豪雨の警報が発表されました。

A heavy rain warning has been issued by the meteorological bureau.

Here, '局' denotes 'station' as part of 'TV station'.

テレビ局が新しい番組を開始しました。

The TV station started a new program.