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