This is the 7167th most frequent Japanese word.
ヶ
"ヶ" is a Japanese symbol used as a shorthand for counters or possessives, typically read as "ka" or "ga," depending on context.
The symbol 'ヶ' here is used as a counter for indicating locations or places.
1つの村が3ヶ所に分かれている。
One village is divided into three places.
The 'ヶ' in this sentence is part of a unit representation alongside 'キロ', helping to denote kilometers in measurement contexts.
東京から大阪までの距離は約500ヶキロです。
The distance from Tokyo to Osaka is approximately 500 kilometers.
Here, 'ヶ' is used as part of a counter for countries.