岩
岩
8 strokes
Frequency: 787
JLPT N2
Grade 2
Meanings
boulder
rock
cliff
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ガン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いわ
Common Words
1
rock; boulder
Examples
この岩は何に似ていますか。
What does this rock look like?
2
crag
1
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
Examples
これは掛けるのにたいそう頑丈ないすだ。
This is a very sturdy chair to sit in.
1
rocky area; rocky tract; rocky stretch (of a climb); wall (of rock)
Examples
雨が岩場の窪んだところにいくつもの水溜まりを作っていた。
Rain formed pools in the hollow spaces on the rocks.
1
rock
Examples
岩石や鉱物はいろいろな面で私たちに有益である。
Rocks and minerals are useful for us in many ways.
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