丘
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 丘
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
Kanji in this Word
丘
5 strokes
Frequency: 1405
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
hill
knoll
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キュウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おか
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
たかし
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
壟
19 strokes
Meanings
mound
grave
rice field dike
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ロウ
リョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おか
うね
つか
陸
11 strokes
Frequency: 736
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
land
six
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リク
ロク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おか
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
くが
たち
みち
む
むつ
符
11 strokes
Frequency: 1798
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
token
sign
mark
tally
charm
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
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