JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
丘 — hill
- Reading
- キュウ・おか
- Meaning
- hill; knoll
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
丘 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is キュウ・おか and it means hill; knoll. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
丘 appears in everyday japanese words such as 丘 (hill) and 丘陵 (hill).
Japanese words containing 丘
Frequently asked questions
What does 丘 mean in Japanese?
丘 means hill; knoll in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 丘 read?
丘 is read キュウ・おか. Reading it inside real words — 丘 and 丘陵 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 丘 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 丘 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 丘 in a word?
A common word containing 丘 is 丘 (おか) — "hill". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 丘 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 丘 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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