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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mountain, up, and down. Mountain up and down.
Symbolism
Pass, mountain path, peak. Represents mountain pass.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Aiming for the mountain peak
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
峠を越える
とうげをこえる
Cross the mountain pass
Get through the most difficult period
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 峠 mean in Japanese?
峠 means mountain peak, mountain pass, climax, crest, (kokuji).
How do you read 峠?
Kun'yomi: とうげ (touge).
How many strokes does 峠 have?
峠 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 山 (mountain).
Is 峠 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 峠 (mountain peak, mountain pass, climax, crest, (kokuji)) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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