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headland, cape

JLPT N1 8 strokes
Kun'yomi
みさき
On'yomi
コウ

岬 means "headland, cape". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 8 strokes. It is read みさき in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and コウ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Common questions

What does the kanji 岬 mean?
岬 means "headland, cape". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 岬 have?
岬 is written in 8 strokes.
How is 岬 read?
It is read みさき in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and コウ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 岬?
岬 is a JLPT N1 kanji.