JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
山 — mountain
- Reading
- サン・セン・やま
- Meaning
- mountain
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
山 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is サン・セン・やま and it means mountain. 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.
山 appears in everyday japanese words such as 山 (mountain), 山岳 (mountains) and 山脈 (mountain range).
Japanese words containing 山
Frequently asked questions
What does 山 mean in Japanese?
山 means mountain in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 山 read?
山 is read サン・セン・やま. Reading it inside real words — 山 and 山岳 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 山 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 山 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 山 in a word?
A common word containing 山 is 山 (やま) — "mountain". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 山 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 山 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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