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