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岡
“hill / Oka” in Japanese is 岡, read oka (おか). It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 岡山 (Okayama).
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岡山へ行く。
おかやまへいく。I go to Okayama.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 岡 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | hill / Oka |
| Readings | おか |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 岡山 (Okayama) |
How to read 岡
岡 is read oka (おか) depending on the word.
Words with 岡
- 岡山
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Updated: 2026-08-28