Kanji for "Rock"
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "rock". The most popular choice is shown first.
岩View details →
Top pick
boulder, rock, cliff
Reading: gan
8 strokes · nature
Related kanji for "rock"
揺12 strokes巌20 strokes礁17 strokes
rock
you · nature, wisdom
rock
gan · nature
sunken rock(also: reef)
shou · nature
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for rock?
The most common kanji for "rock" is 岩, read as gan. It means boulder, rock, cliff. Related kanji: 揺 (rock), 巌 (rock), 礁 (sunken rock).
How many strokes does 岩 have?
岩 has 8 strokes.