136.谷


1. Meaning and Reading

  • valley, gorge
  • Onyomi : こく
  • Kunyomi : たに

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 人 : mountain

A character modeled after water flowing down from a mountain (人) and forming a valley.

kanji illustration

3. Example Words

たに
valley

A river flows through the valley.

渓谷 けいこく
valley

Play in the valley.