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Kanji for Nature: Reading the Landscape

Learn to read the mountains, rivers, and forests of Japan. A guide to the most common nature-based characters.

Kanji for Nature: Reading the Landscape

As we mentioned in the surname guide, Japanese is filled with nature-based characters.

  • Mountain (山 - Yama)
  • River (川 - Kawa)
  • Tree (木 - Ki)
  • Flower (花 - Hana)
  • Ocean (海 - Umi)

Conclusion

Once you see these, you’ll start seeing them in every city name and family name in the country.

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A collective of Japanophiles, language learners, and tech enthusiasts dedicated to bringing authentic Japanese culture, language tools, and curated travel itineraries to the world. We believe that understanding the culture makes every experience richer.