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山 kanji: mountain

山 is a JLPT N5 kanji with 3 strokes. It is read サン, やま.

Meaning
mountain
On'yomi
サン
Kun'yomi
やま
Strokes
3
JLPT level
N5
School grade
Elementary school grade 1

How to write 山: stroke order

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3

Each step adds one stroke. The newest stroke is red and numbered at its starting point.

How to remember 山

Three peaks rising: a mountain range silhouette.

Words that use 山

Example sentence

あの山は高いです。

That mountain is tall.

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Questions about 山

What does 山 mean?
山 means mountain.
How do you read 山?
山 has the on'yomi サン and the kun'yomi やま.
How many strokes does 山 have?
山 is written with 3 strokes. It is a JLPT N5 kanji.

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