Mnemonic
A colossal lobster once burrowed straight through a mountain, its massive claws ripping the stone apart. The deep channel it carved became a legendary gorge — towering cliffs on both sides, a river now rushing through the lobster's ancient path between the mountain walls.
Additional thoughts
Picture a lobster splitting a mountain in half like opening a shell, creating a narrow canyon. The gorge IS the lobster's tunnel expanded by eons of water.Quick recall
A giant lobster splits a mountain in two, carving a deep gorge.Details
The keyword for 峡 is gorge. This kanji refers to a narrow, deep valley or ravine, typically with steep rocky walls on either side, often carved by a river over time. It conveys the sense of a confined passage between towering cliffs or mountains, evoking dramatic and rugged natural landscapes. The character is commonly used in geographical names and descriptions of canyon-like terrain.
- On'yomi
- きょう、こう
- Kun'yomi
- はざま