坂 Kanji – slope

Meaning and Readings

How is 坂 read?

坂 has the onyomi reading ハン and the kunyomi reading さか.

In romaji, these readings can be written as han, saka.

Common Japanese Words Using 坂

These common Japanese words contain 坂. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.

• 下り坂（くだりざか） — downhill, downward slope, descent
• 坂（さか） — slope, incline, hill
• 坂道（さかみち） — hill road
• 上り坂（のぼりざか） — ascent, uphill, upward slope

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