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岸
岸 (readings: がん, きし; Japanese kanji) means “shore / coast”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 海岸 (seashore).
What does 岸 mean?
| Kanji | 岸 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | shore / coast |
| Readings | がん, きし |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 岸
岸 is read がん or きし depending on the word.
Example words with 岸
| Example | 海岸 (seashore) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14