Kanji · N5 · 3 strokes
山 / mountain
Kanji for mountain.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | サン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | やま | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
山 carries the meaning mountain.
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How to write 山
Trace 山 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 山
山やまmountain
富士山ふじさんMt. Fuji
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山 in context
富士山はどんな山ですか。
ふじさんはどんなやまですか
What kind of mountain is Mt. Fuji?
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 山 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
山 — Kanji Practice
3 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/山
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