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岬
岬
8 strokes
Frequency: 1972
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

headland
cape
spit
promontory

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みさき
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
さき

Common Words

崎
岬
埼
碕
﨑
さき
Noun
Freq #8408
1

small peninsula; cape; promontory; headland

岬
崎
みさき
Noun
Freq #14217
1

cape (on coast)

Examples
その船は岬を回った。
The ship sailed around the cape.
岬角
こうかく
Noun
Freq #217867
1

Rare term

anat promontory; promontory

岬湾
こうわん
Noun
1

Rare term

capes and bays; indentation (of a coast)

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