Slope in Japanese
"slope" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
坂
saka
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "slope". The most common choice is shown first.
坂View details →
Top pick
slope, incline, hill
Reading: han
7 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of earth and reverse. Earth curving.
What it carries
Slope, uphill, downhill. Represents incline.
Related kanji for "slope"
阪Details →勾Details →
slope
han
Composed of hill and reverse. Slope of hill.
slope
kou
Composed of wrap and private. Wrapping and bending.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for slope?
The most common kanji for "slope" is 坂, read as han. It means slope, incline, hill. Related kanji: 阪 (slope), 勾 (slope).
How many strokes does 坂 have?
坂 has 7 strokes.