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