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岩
岩 (readings: がん, いわ; Japanese kanji) means “rock / boulder”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 岩山 (rocky mountain).
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大きな岩が ある。
おおきないわがある。There is a big rock.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 岩 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | rock / boulder |
| Readings | がん, いわ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 岩山 (rocky mountain) |
How to read 岩
岩 is read がん or いわ depending on the word.
Words with 岩
- 岩山núi đá
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Updated: 2026-08-09