岬 kanji: meaning “headland”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N18 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- headland
- On'yomi
- コウ
- Kun'yomi
- みさき
Picture story to remember 岬
A mountain (山) in armor (甲) stands out into the sea as a headland.
How to write 岬: stroke order
岬 is written with 8 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 岬
- 岬湾こうわんcapes and bays
- 岬角こうかくanat promontory
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