岳: the kanji for high mountain; peak
岳 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means high mountain; peak. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
岳 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
岳 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ガク (gaku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 山岳さんがく · sangaku | mountains |
| 山岳部さんがくぶ · sangakubu | mountaineering club |
たけ (take)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 岳たけ · take | high mountain |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 大学で山岳部に入った。Daigaku de sangakubu ni haitta.I joined the mountaineering club at university.
- この地方は山岳地帯だ。Kono chihō wa sangaku chitai da.This region is mountainous.
- 夏休みに山岳地帯を歩いた。Natsuyasumi ni sangaku chitai o aruita.During summer vacation, I walked in the mountains.
- 山岳救助隊が登山者を助けた。Sangaku kyūjotai ga tozansha o tasuketa.A mountain rescue team saved the climbers.
- 山岳の天気は変わりやすい。Sangaku no tenki wa kawariyasui.Mountain weather changes easily.
Questions about 岳
How many strokes does 岳 have?
岳 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 岳?
The on readings are gaku (ガク). The kun readings are take (たけ).
What JLPT level is 岳?
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 岳
- 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.