山
KanjiJLPT N5
Mountain
Mnemonic
Three peaks rising side by side — a mountain.
Details
The keyword for 山 is mountain. This kanji is a pictograph that visually represents the peaks and ridges of a mountain, depicting three summits rising from the earth. It refers to mountains, hills, and elevated landforms in general, and can also be used metaphorically to describe something large or piled high.
- On'yomi
- さん、せん
- Kun'yomi
- やま