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峡
On'yomi
キョウ・コウ
KYOU / KOU
Kun'yomi
はざま
hazama
gorge · ravine
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Strokes9
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mountain and pinch. Pinched by mountains.
Symbolism
Gorge, strait, narrow. Represents narrow place between mountains.
Component Breakdown
峡=
山夹
mountain + 夹
Words & Expressions
Words written with 峡
峡谷きょうこくglen
Proverbs & Idioms
峡谷を抜ければ広野あり
きょうこくをぬければこうやあり
Beyond the gorge lies open field
After hardship comes opportunity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 峡 mean in Japanese?
峡 means gorge, ravine.
How do you read 峡?
On'yomi: キョウ、コウ (KYOU, KOU). Kun'yomi: はざま (hazama).
How many strokes does 峡 have?
峡 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 山 (mountain).
Is 峡 a good kanji for a tattoo?
峡 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means gorge, ravine. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.