Word details

険阻

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 険阻.

Dictionary

Entry

険阻嶮岨けんそFreq #95821
1

Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

steep (terrain); precipitous

2

Common noun

precipice; steep place

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

険

precipitous, inaccessible place, impregnable position, steep place, sharp eyes

11 strokesFrequency 707JLPT N2Grade 5

On

ケン

Kun

けわ.しい
阻

thwart, separate from, prevent, obstruct, deter, impede

8 strokesFrequency 1,280JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ソ

Kun

はば.む
嶮

inaccessible place, impregnable position, steep place, sharp eyes

16 strokes

On

ケン

Kun

けわ.しい
岨

a rocky mountain

8 strokes

On

ソショ

Kun

いしやまそば

Vocabulary quiz

Build your vocabulary

Add words to your personal quiz list and practice recall with the words you actually look up.

Start Word Quiz