谷
たに
tani
JLPT N27 strokesKanjiLevel 56 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
谷 is the kanji for "Gorge / Valley / Ravine". A common reading is たに (tani). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Gorge / Valley / Ravine
Also : Gorge · Valley · Ravine
Readings
kunたに/ tanikunきわ.まる/ kiwamaruonこく/ koku
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 谷 represents 'VALLEY'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of valley.
Reading ·
On-reading: こく — remember this sound by associating it with valley. Kun-reading: たに.
Example Sentences
渓谷の景色が美しいです。
けいこくのけしきがうつくしいです。
The valley scenery is beautiful.
渋谷に買い物に行きました。
しぶやにかいものにいきました。
I went shopping in Shibuya.
Vocabulary using 谷
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