01
山岳
さんがく
mountains
Meanings
- point
- peak
- mountain
Readings
Onyomi
- ガク
Kunyomi
- たけ
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Useful words
02
岳父
がくふ
father-in-law
Formal term for a wife's father.
03
岳母
がくぼ
mother-in-law
Formal term for a wife's mother.
04
山岳地帯
さんがくちたい
mountainous region
05
岳人
がくじん
alpinist
A mountain climbing enthusiast.
06
富岳
ふがく
Mount Fuji
A literary name for Mount Fuji.
Compare Kanji
01山Meaning95%mountainBoth relate to mountains; this kanji specifically emphasizes a high peak compared to the general term.02嶽Variant98%peakThis is the older, more complex version of the same kanji, often used in names and literature.03峰Meaning90%summit, peakBoth kanji refer to mountain peaks and summits, often appearing in similar geographic contexts.04丘Meaning85%hill, knollComparing high peaks with smaller hills helps learners build a vocabulary for terrain and elevation.05峠Meaning80%mountain peak, mountain passBoth involve mountain geography; while one is the peak, the other is the pass over the ridge.06岸Component70%beachThese kanji share the 'mountain' radical at the top, which can help in identifying their structural components.
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