How to Write 岸 (beach) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 岸 (beach) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (岸)
Primary Radical (部首): 山 — やま (mountain)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 山
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 山 (やま (mountain))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 8 strokes under radical 山.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 岸
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 岸 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 岸?
The Japanese character 岸 (beach) has 8 strokes (8画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 8 strokes of 岸 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 岸?
For the Kanji 岸 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is ガン and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is きし. Its primary English meaning is "beach".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 岸?
The Kanji 岸 (beach) is written with 8 strokes (JLPT N2). Follow standard Japanese stroke order principles: write from top to bottom (上から下) and from left to right (左から右). You can practice writing 岸 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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