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天の岩戸

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 天の岩戸

あまのいわと
天の磐戸
Expression
Noun
Freq #85713
1

Shinto

Gate of the Celestial Rock Cave

Kanji in this Word

4 strokes
Frequency: 512
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

heavens
sky
imperial

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あまつ
あめ
あま-
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あき
あも
たかし
なま
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
4 strokes
Frequency: 575
JLPT N2
Grade 2

Meanings

door
counter for houses
door radical (no. 63)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
15 strokes
Frequency: 1701
Grade 9

Meanings

rock
crag
cliff
wall (in a mine)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
バン
ハン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いわ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
いわお
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