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