Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Hill

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person climbing up a hill to reach its summit. From the top, they can see the vast expanse of the landscape, appreciating the beauty and serenity of nature.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '丘' may appear in higher levels of the JLPT, such as N1, as it is less commonly used in everyday vocabulary. Familiarize yourself with its shape, readings, and associated words to confidently tackle kanji and reading comprehension questions on the exam.

Example Sentences

• 私は丘の上から景色を楽しんだ。

  I enjoyed the view from the top of the hill.

  わたしはおかのうえからけしきをたのしんだ。

  Watashi wa oka no ue kara keshiki o tanoshinda.

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• 丘の上には美しい庭園が広がっていた。

  A beautiful garden spread out on top of the hill.

  おかのうえにはうつくしいていえんがひろがっていた。

  Oka no ue niwa utsukushii teien ga hirogatteita.

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• 彼女は丘を駆け上がり、喜びの声をあげた。

  She ran up the hill and shouted in joy.

  かのじょはおかをかけあがり、よろこびのこえをあげた。

  Kanojo wa oka o kakeagari, yorokobi no koe o ageta.

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Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '丘' is commonly used in names of places, expressing the idea of a 'hill' or 'mound'.
• Remember the kunyomi reading 'おか' when encountering this kanji in words or sentences.
• Admire the natural beauty associated with hills and imagine yourself standing on top of one while studying this kanji.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '丘' is occasionally used in names like '丘田' (Okuda) or '丘山' (Okayama), often representing geographical features or locations with a hilly terrain.