Kanji for "Steep"

7 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "steep". The most popular choice is shown first.

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hurry, emergency, sudden, steep

Reading: kyuu

9 strokes

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for steep?

The most common kanji for "steep" is 急, read as kyuu. It means hurry, emergency, sudden. Related kanji: 浸 (steep), 潤 (steep), 漬 (steep), 峻 (steep), 嵯 (steep), 険 (steep place).

How many strokes does 急 have?

急 has 9 strokes.