嶺
peak · summit
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'mountain' (山) with 'peak' (領), representing the highest part of mountains—summits.
Symbolism
Symbolizes mountain peaks, summits, and goals. Represents the highest point to reach and aspiration toward it.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Exchanging words
Component Breakdown
mountain + 領
Poetry
田子の浦に うち出でて見れば 白妙の 富士の高嶺に 雪はふりつつ
Coming out onto Tago Bay and looking up, I see snow still falling on the white peak of Fuji.
Anime & Manga
才女のお世話 高嶺の花だらけな名門校で、学院一のお嬢様(生活能力皆無)を陰ながらお世話することになりました
Rich Girl Caretaker: I'm Secretly the Caregiver of the Most Popular Girl in This Rich Kid School
A well-known work with 嶺 in its Japanese title.
神々の山嶺
The Summit of the Gods
A well-known work with 嶺 in its Japanese title.
高嶺と花
Takane & Hana
A well-known work with 嶺 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
幸野楳嶺
Name contains 嶺
Kōno Bairei was a Japanese painter, book illustrator, and art teacher.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 嶺 mean in Japanese?
嶺 means peak, summit.
How do you read 嶺?
On'yomi: レイ、リョウ (REI, RYOU). Kun'yomi: みね (mine).
How many strokes does 嶺 have?
嶺 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 山 (mountain).
Is 嶺 a good kanji for a tattoo?
嶺 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means peak, summit. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.