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peak

JLPT N1 8 strokes
Kun'yomi
たけ
On'yomi
ガク
Radical
· mountain (mountain)

岳 means "peak". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 8 strokes. It is read たけ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ガク in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Common questions

What does the kanji 岳 mean?
岳 means "peak". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 岳 have?
岳 is written in 8 strokes.
How is 岳 read?
It is read たけ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ガク in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 岳?
岳 is a JLPT N1 kanji.