JLPT N1

gorge; strait; ravine

Item 262 of 642 | 9 strokes | Radical: 山 (mountain)

Readings

On'yomiキョウ
Kun'yomiはざま

Mnemonic

Between two MOUNTAINS lies a narrow GORGE.

Example Words

海峡 (かいきょう) strait
峡谷 (きょうこく) gorge; canyon
峡湾 (きょうわん) fjord