岡
岡
8 strokes
Frequency: 463
Grade 4
Meanings
mount
hill
knoll
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おか
Common Words
1
丘／岡／壟 only
hill; height; knoll; rising ground
Examples
その丘は見晴らしがよい。
The hill commands a fine view.
2
丘／陸符 only; Word usually written using kana alone; Mahjong
bonus points awarded to the winner at the end of a game
1
Fukuoka (city, prefecture)
Examples
私は１０年前に福岡に訪れた。
I visited Fukuoka ten years ago.
1
Shizuoka (city, prefecture)
Examples
静岡で地震があったそうだ。
I hear there was an earthquake in Shizuoka.
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