岬: the kanji for cape; promontory
岬 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means cape; promontory. Below are its readings, 1 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
岬 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
岬 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 1 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
みさき (misaki)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 岬みさき · misaki | cape |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 岬の先に灯台が立っている。Misaki no saki ni tōdai ga tatte iru.A lighthouse stands at the tip of the cape.
- 岬から見る夕日は美しい。Misaki kara miru yūhi wa utsukushii.The sunset seen from the cape is beautiful.
- 船は岬を回って港に入った。Fune wa misaki o mawatte minato ni haitta.The ship rounded the cape and entered the port.
- 岬まで歩いて一時間かかった。Misaki made aruite ichijikan kakatta.It took an hour to walk to the cape.
- 風の強い岬で写真を撮った。Kaze no tsuyoi misaki de shashin o totta.I took photos on the windy cape.
Questions about 岬
How many strokes does 岬 have?
岬 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 岬?
岬 has no on reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table. The kun readings are misaki (みさき).
What JLPT level is 岬?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 岬
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.