JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
坂 — slope
- Reading
- ハン・さか
- Meaning
- slope; incline; hill
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
坂 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ハン・さか and it means slope; incline; hill. 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.
坂 appears in everyday japanese words such as 坂 (slope).
Japanese words containing 坂
Frequently asked questions
What does 坂 mean in Japanese?
坂 means slope; incline; hill in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 坂 read?
坂 is read ハン・さか. Reading it inside real words — 坂 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 坂 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 坂 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 坂 in a word?
A common word containing 坂 is 坂 (さか) — "slope". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 坂 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 坂 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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