Cliff in Japanese
"cliff" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
崖
gake
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "cliff". The most common choice is shown first.
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cliff, bluff, precipice
Reading: gai
11 strokes · nature
Where it comes from
Composed of mountain and jade. Steep edge of mountain.
What it carries
Cliff, edge, danger. Represents dangerous edge.
Related kanji for "cliff"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for cliff?
The most common kanji for "cliff" is 崖, read as gai. It means cliff, bluff, precipice. Related kanji: 岩 (cliff).
How many strokes does 崖 have?
崖 has 11 strokes.