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山
山 (readings: さん, やま; Japanese kanji) means “mountain”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 山田 (Yamada surname).
What does 山 mean?
| Kanji | 山 |
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| Meaning | mountain |
| Readings | さん, やま |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 山
山 is read さん or やま depending on the word.
Example words with 山
| Example | 山田 (Yamada surname) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14