Kanji for "Mountain"
7 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "mountain". The most popular choice is shown first.
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mountain
Reading: san
3 strokes · nature
Related kanji for "mountain"
岳8 strokes尾7 strokes峠9 strokes渓11 strokes裾13 strokes麓19 strokes
mountain
gaku · nature
lower slope of mountain(also: tail, end, counter for fish)
bi · nature
mountain peak, mountain pass(also: climax, crest, (kokuji))
touge · peaceful, nature
mountain stream(also: valley)
kei · nature, dynamic
foot of mountain(also: cuff, hem)
kyo · nature
foot of a mountain(also: )
roku · nature
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for mountain?
The most common kanji for "mountain" is 山, read as san. It means mountain. Related kanji: 岳 (mountain), 尾 (lower slope of mountain), 峠 (mountain peak, mountain pass), 渓 (mountain stream), 裾 (foot of mountain), 麓 (foot of a mountain).
How many strokes does 山 have?
山 has 3 strokes.