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