Meaning

Primary

Cape

Alternative

Small Peninsula

Word Type

noun

Explanation

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

In modern Japanese, this word is not commonly used as a standalone term. However, it is often found as part of proper nouns that refer to geographic locations that have a cape, as well as family names that are associated with capes.

Reading

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

The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji.

Context

Context Sentences

今日志賀直哉の小説『城の崎にて』を読み始めました。

I started reading Naoya Shiga’s novel, "At Cape Kinosaki" today.

Kanji Composition