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岬 kanji: meaning “headland”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N18 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
headland
On'yomi
コウ
Kun'yomi
みさき

Picture story to remember 岬

A mountain (山) in armor (甲) stands out into the sea as a headland.

Parts in this story:山, 甲

How to write 岬: stroke order

岬 is written with 8 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 岬

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Kanji that share parts with 岬.