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岩
岩 (readings: がん, いわ; Japanese kanji) means “rock / boulder”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 岩山 (rocky mountain).
What does 岩 mean?
| Kanji | 岩 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | rock / boulder |
| Readings | がん, いわ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 岩
岩 is read がん or いわ depending on the word.
Example words with 岩
| Example | 岩山 (rocky mountain) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14