岸
beach
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mountain, cliff, and dry. Edge where mountain meets water.
Symbolism
Coast, shore, boundary. Represents border of land and water.
Component Breakdown
mountain + 厈
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
傲岸不遜
ごうがんふそん
haughty arrogance
傲岸無礼
ごうがんぶれい
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
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
Waves draw to the shore at Suminoe. Must you too, even by night, avoid others' eyes on the path of dreams?
Anime & Manga
岸辺露伴は動かない
Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe
A well-known work with 岸 in its Japanese title.
岸辺露伴 ルーヴルへ行く
Rohan at the Louvre
A well-known work with 岸 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
岸田劉生
Name contains 岸
Ryūsei Kishida was a Japanese painter in Taishō and Shōwa period Japan.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
Frequently 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?
岸 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means beach. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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