He sat on a large rock and looked out at the sea.
岩
boulder, rock, cliff
Kanji
Grade
Grade 2
Strokes
8 strokes
Radical
山部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
ガン
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
いわ
Nanori (Name Reading)
いわ, いわお, かた, せき, たか
Common Readings
ガン, いわ
Example sentences
The giant appearing in myths threw a large rock.
After rain, it is easy to slip on rocky ground.
Bright red lava is flowing out from the crater of the active volcano.
The volcano has become active, and lava is erupting.
A rugged rocky mountain appeared beyond the morning mist.
He carefully climbed the steep rocky face.
Water is flowing down the rock face violently.
Many rocks can be seen in the mountains.
Terrestrial planets are planets composed mainly of rock and metal.
Example Vocabulary
岩
rock; boulder
岩場
rocky place; rocky ground; rock face
溶岩
lava
岩山
rocky mountain; craggy mountain
岩肌
rock surface; rocky face
岩石
rock; stone
岩壁
rock wall; cliff; precipice
一枚岩
a completely united group; a solid front
岩陰
shade behind a rock; shelter beside a rock
岩盤
bedrock; solid rock beneath the soil
Sottaku
About Sottaku
Sottaku is an app for learning a growing range of Asian and European languages with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.
Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.
Free Forever
Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.
Smart SRS System
Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.
Comprehensive Content
From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.
Community Chat
Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across every supported language.