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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mountain and jade. Steep edge of mountain.
Symbolism
Cliff, edge, danger. Represents dangerous edge.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Ice crystals
Component Breakdown
mountain + 厓
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
断崖絶壁
だんがいぜっぺき
precipitous cliff; sheer precipice; critical situation
Proverbs & Idioms
崖っぷちに立つ
がけっぷちにたつ
Standing on the edge of a cliff
To be in a desperate situation with no room for error
Anime & Manga
崖の上のポニョ
Ponyo
A well-known work with 崖 in its Japanese title.
金装のヴェルメイユ～崖っぷち魔術師は最強の厄災と魔法世界を突き進む～
Vermeil in Gold
A well-known work with 崖 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
狩野芳崖
Name contains 崖
Kanō Hōgai was a Japanese painter of the Kanō school.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“cliff”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 崖 mean in Japanese?
崖 means cliff, bluff, precipice.
How do you read 崖?
On'yomi: ガイ、ゲ、ギ (GAI, GE, GI). Kun'yomi: がけ、きし、はて (gake, kishi, hate).
How many strokes does 崖 have?
崖 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 山 (mountain).
Is 崖 a good kanji for a tattoo?
崖 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means cliff, bluff, precipice. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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