Kanji 岳: point, peak, mountain
Key takeaways
Kanji 岳: point, peak, mountain. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 岳
point, peak, mountain
Kanji structure breakdown
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.