Mount in Japanese
"mount" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
マウント
マウント
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "mount". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
山 is a mountain, and 富士山 puts it after the name. 岡 is a hill. 架 is to mount in the sense of setting something on a frame. 乗 is to mount a horse or a vehicle. English uses mount for a mountain, a horse and an act of fixing.
Top pick
mountain
Reading: san
3 strokes · nature
Where it comes from
Pictograph depicting three connected mountain peaks.
What it carries
Nature, sacred, place of training. Deeply rooted in Japanese culture as objects of mountain worship.
Related kanji for "mount"
mount
kou
Composed of mountain and net. Gentle hill.
mount
ka
Composed of tree and add. Assembling with added wood.
mount
jou · powerful
Shape of person riding on tree. To ride, to carry.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for mount?
The most common kanji for "mount" is 山, read as san. It means mountain. Related kanji: 岡 (mount), 架 (mount), 乗 (mount).
How many strokes does 山 have?
山 has 3 strokes.