N3

meaning and readings

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Kanji

N3
Meaning
water's edge, cliff
Onyomi
ガン
Kunyomi
きし
Formula
岸 = 山 + 厂 + 干。

Story

岸 is analyzed as a combination of 山 (mountain), 厂 (shore, cliff), 干 (shield liver) and denotes water's edge, cliff.

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This kanji belongs to JLPT N3.

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