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