←Back
Details
Strokes11
Radical山mountain(3)
Stroke Order
Loading...
Strokes11
Component Breakdown
崖=
山厓
mountain + 厓
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mountain and jade. Steep edge of mountain.
Symbolism
Cliff, edge, danger. Represents dangerous edge.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Ice crystals
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
断崖絶壁
だんがいぜっぺき
precipitous cliff; sheer precipice; critical situation; precipitous cliff
Proverbs & Idioms
崖っぷちに立つ
がけっぷちにたつ
Standing on the edge of a cliff
To be in a desperate situation with no room for error
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 崖 mean in Japanese?
崖 means cliff, bluff, precipice.
How do you read 崖?
On'yomi: ガイ、ゲ、ギ (GAI, GE, GI). Kun'yomi: がけ、きし、はて (gake, kishi, hate).
How many strokes does 崖 have?
崖 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 山 (mountain).
Is 崖 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 崖 (cliff, bluff, precipice) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
Explore by meaning:kanji for cliff