Meaning

Primary

Cape

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

means cape, which is a piece of land jutting out into the sea. While is mostly used in place names and compound words, can be used as a standalone noun, although you also see it in place names such as 宗谷岬 (Cape Sōya).

Reading

みさき
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This has the same reading as the kanji you learned, meaning you know the reading!

Context

Context Sentences

岬の突端にカフェがあるんです。

There's a cafe on the tip of the cape.

Kanji Composition