峰
summit · peak
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mountain and phonetic. Mountain peak.
Symbolism
Peak, summit, top. Represents peak.
Related Culture & Scenes
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Component Breakdown
mountain + 夆
Words & Expressions
Words written with 峰
Poetry
つくばねの 峰より落つる みなの川 こひぞつもりて 淵となりぬる
Like the Mina River falling from the peak of Tsukuba, my love has gathered until it has become a deep pool.
立ち別れ いなばの山の 峰に生ふる まつとし聞かば 今帰り来む
Though I leave for Mount Inaba, if I hear that you are waiting, like the pines on its peak, I will come straight back.
小倉山 峰のもみぢ葉 心あらば 今ひとたびの みゆき待たなむ
Maple leaves on the peak of Ogura, if you have any heart, wait for one more imperial visit before you fall.
Anime & Manga
ダンガンロンパ３ –The End of 希望ヶ峰学園– 未来編
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope’s Peak High School - Future Arc
A well-known work with 峰 in its Japanese title.
ダンガンロンパ3 -The End of 希望ヶ峰学園- 絶望編
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope’s Peak High School - Despair Arc
A well-known work with 峰 in its Japanese title.
履いてください、鷹峰さん
Please Put Them On, Takamine-san
A well-known work with 峰 in its Japanese title.
武炼巅峰
Martial Peak
A well-known work with 峰 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
圭峰宗密
Name contains 峰
Guifeng Zongmi was a Tang dynasty Chinese Buddhist monk and scholar who is considered a patriarch of both the Huayan school and Chan Buddhism.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 峰 mean in Japanese?
峰 means summit, peak.
How do you read 峰?
On'yomi: ホウ (HOU). Kun'yomi: みね、ね (mine, ne).
How many strokes does 峰 have?
峰 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 山 (mountain).
Is 峰 a good kanji for a tattoo?
峰 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means summit, peak. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.