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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hill and mountain. High mountain.
Symbolism
Mountain, high peak, summit. Represents high mountain.
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Component Breakdown
丘 + mountain
Words & Expressions
Words written with 岳
Proverbs & Idioms
高岳に登るには低きより始む
こうがくにのぼるにはひくきよりはじむ
To climb a high peak, start from the low ground
Even great achievements begin with small steps
Related Figures & Stories
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Name contains 岳
Yashima Gakutei was a Japanese artist and poet who was a pupil of both Totoya Hokkei and Hokusai.
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Name contains 岳
Kagaku Murakami was a Japanese painter and illustrator, noted for his numerous Buddhist subjects and advancement in the techniques of nihonga…
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 岳 mean in Japanese?
岳 means point, peak, mountain.
How do you read 岳?
On'yomi: ガク (GAKU). Kun'yomi: たけ (take).
How many strokes does 岳 have?
岳 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 山 (mountain).
Is 岳 a good kanji for a tattoo?
岳 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means point, peak, mountain. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.