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Component Breakdown
岩=
山石
mountain + stone
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mountain and stone. Mountain stone.
Symbolism
Rock, immovable, solid. Represents unshakable strength.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
点滴石を穿つ
てんてきいしをうがつ
Dripping water wears through stone
Persistent small efforts lead to great results
Poetry
和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
風をいたみ 岩うつ波の おのれのみ くだけて物を 思ふころかな
Poem #48 from Hyakunin Isshu
源重之Minamoto no Shigeyuki
10th century和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
瀬をはやみ 岩にせかるる 滝川の われても末に あはむとぞ思ふ
Poem #77 from Hyakunin Isshu
崇徳院崇徳院
UnknownFrequently Asked Questions
What does 岩 mean in Japanese?
岩 means boulder, rock, cliff.
How do you read 岩?
On'yomi: ガン (GAN). Kun'yomi: いわ (iwa).
How many strokes does 岩 have?
岩 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 山 (mountain).
Is 岩 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 岩 (boulder, rock, cliff) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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