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崎
“cape / Nagasaki” in Japanese is 崎, read saki (さき). It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 長崎 (Nagasaki).
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長崎は海が近い。
ながさきはうみがちかい。Nagasaki is near the sea.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 崎 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | cape / Nagasaki |
| Readings | さき |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 長崎 (Nagasaki) |
How to read 崎
崎 is read saki (さき) depending on the word.
Words with 崎
- 長崎
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Updated: 2026-08-28