Meaning

Primary

Slope

Alternative

Hill

Word Type

noun

Explanation

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

Reading

さか
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

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

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 坂にさしかかる

    to approach a hill

    坂に出る

    to reach a hill

    坂になる

    to become hilly

Context Sentences

その寺なら、この坂を上ったところにありますよ。

That temple stands at the top of this hill.

ビエトは自転車でゆるやかな坂を下るのが好きです。

Viet likes going down gentle slopes on his bicycle.

その坂はランニングのトレーニングにピッタリです。

The slope is perfect for running practice.

Kanji Composition