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坂
坂 (readings: はん, さか; Japanese kanji) means “slope / hill”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 坂道 (sloping road).
What does 坂 mean?
| Kanji | 坂 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | slope / hill |
| Readings | はん, さか |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 坂
坂 is read はん or さか depending on the word.
Example words with 坂
| Example | 坂道 (sloping road) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14