270.岸


1. Meaning and Reading

  • shore, bank, coast
  • Onyomi : がん
  • Kunyomi : きし

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 山 : foothill
  • 厂 : cliff
  • 干 : rope

A rope (干) placed on a cliff (厂) at the foot of a mountain (山) — symbolizing a cliff or shore.

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3. Example Words

海岸 かいがん
seashore

I take photos at the seashore.

岸辺 きしべ
waterside, shore

I sit by the waterside and look at the scenery.

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