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