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砂漠

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 砂漠

ばく
沙漠
Noun
Freq #8331
1

desert

Examples
サハラは広大な砂漠です。
The Sahara is a vast desert.

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes
Frequency: 1146
JLPT N2
Grade 6

Meanings

sand

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シャ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
すな
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
いさ
13 strokes
Frequency: 1611
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

vague
obscure
desert
wide

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
バク
7 strokes
Frequency: 1897
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

sand

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シャ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
すな
よなげる
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