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Kanji 岳: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 岳: point, peak, mountain

Key takeaways

Kanji 岳: point, peak, mountain. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

pointpeakmountain

On reading

ガク

Kun reading

たけ

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 岳

point, peak, mountain

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

丘 + 山

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

This kanji depicts a hill (丘) placed on top of a mountain (山). Since an additional height is added to the mountain, it signifies a very high peak or a rugged summit.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

ガク
  • 山岳さんがく

    mountain range / mountains

Commonly used words

  • 山岳
    さんがく

    mountain range / mountains

Example sentences

Example 1

日本の山は美しいです。

Translation

Japan's mountain ranges are beautiful.

Example 2

登山は体力が必要です。

Translation

Mountain climbing requires physical strength.

Kanji 岳: point, peak, mountain | Daily Nihongo