Mnemonic
A mountain coastline juts out to form a promontory. At the tip, a big soda can is stuck in the rocks—so big it's become a lighthouse for sailors. They navigate by the gleam of that soda can perched on the mountain promontory.
Additional thoughts
Picture a rugged mountain ridge extending into the sea. At the very tip of this jutting promontory, an absurdly big soda can is wedged into the cliff face, glinting in sunlight like a beacon. Mountain base, big shape, soda can landmark.Quick recall
A mountain juts into the sea as a promontory, topped by a big soda can beacon.Details
The keyword for 崎 is promontory. This kanji refers to a cape or headland—a narrow, elevated piece of land that juts out into the sea or a body of water. It evokes the image of a steep, rugged cliff face extending from a mountainous coastline. The character is commonly encountered in Japanese place names, most famously in Nagasaki (長崎).
- On'yomi
- き
- Kun'yomi
- さき、さい、みさき