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heights, slope

JLPT N1 7 strokes
Kun'yomi
さか
On'yomi
ハン

阪 means "heights, slope". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 7 strokes. It is read さか in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ハン in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Common questions

What does the kanji 阪 mean?
阪 means "heights, slope". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 阪 have?
阪 is written in 7 strokes.
How is 阪 read?
It is read さか in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ハン in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 阪?
阪 is a JLPT N1 kanji.