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岸
On'yomi
ガン
GAN
Kun'yomi
きし
kishi
beach
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Component Breakdown
岸=
山厈
mountain + 厈
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mountain, cliff, and dry. Edge where mountain meets water.
Symbolism
Coast, shore, boundary. Represents border of land and water.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
傲岸不遜
ごうがんふそん
haughty arrogance; haughty arrogance
傲岸無礼
ごうがんぶれい
arrogance; arrogance
Proverbs & Idioms
対岸の火事
たいがんのかじ
A fire on the opposite shore
Someone else's problem that doesn't concern you
Poetry
和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
住の江の 岸による波 よるさへや 夢の通ひ路 人めよくらむ
Poem #18 from Hyakunin Isshu
藤原敏行朝臣Fujiwara no Toshiyuki
9th centuryFrequently Asked Questions
What does 岸 mean in Japanese?
岸 means beach.
How do you read 岸?
On'yomi: ガン (GAN). Kun'yomi: きし (kishi).
How many strokes does 岸 have?
岸 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 山 (mountain).
Is 岸 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 岸 (beach) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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