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岡
岡 (readings: おか; Japanese kanji) means “hill / Oka”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 岡山 (Okayama).
What does 岡 mean?
| Kanji | 岡 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | hill / Oka |
| Readings | おか |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 岡
岡 is read おか depending on the word.
Example words with 岡
| Example | 岡山 (Okayama) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14