峡: the kanji for gorge; strait
峡 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means gorge; strait. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
峡 is written in 9 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
峡 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
キョウ (kyou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 海峡かいきょう · kaikyō | strait; channel |
| 峡谷きょうこく · kyōkoku | gorge; canyon |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 関門海峡を船で渡った。Kanmon kaikyō o fune de watatta.I crossed the Kanmon Strait by boat.
- 峡谷の景色は見事だった。Kyōkoku no keshiki wa migoto datta.The view of the gorge was magnificent.
- 海峡に大きな橋がかかっている。Kaikyō ni ōki na hashi ga kakatte iru.A large bridge spans the strait.
- 紅葉の峡谷をトロッコ列車で走った。Kōyō no kyōkoku o torokko ressha de hashitta.We rode a scenic train through the gorge in autumn colors.
- 海峡の流れはとても速い。Kaikyō no nagare wa totemo hayai.The current in the strait is very fast.
Questions about 峡
How many strokes does 峡 have?
峡 is written in 9 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 峡?
The on readings are kyou (キョウ). 峡 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 峡?
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 峡
- 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.