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What is the Kanji for 'Land'? | 陸

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Land', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Land' is 陸.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Land

    Reading

    onyomiりく

    riku

    Parts

    Example Word

    離陸: takeoff. The Japanese verbal noun '離陸 (りりく)' means 'takeoff' and is primarily used in the context of aviation to describe the moment when an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the start of a project or endeavor. For example: The plane is about to take off「飛行機が離陸しようとしている」(ひこうきがりりくしようとしている). The new business is ready for takeoff「新しいビジネスが離陸の準備ができている」(あたらしいビジネスがりりくのじゅんびができている). Note that '離陸' is often used in formal or technical contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    964

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    component

    component

Words Using

This kanji is used in 8 words:

    word

    陸軍

    Meaning

    Army

    word

    大陸

    Meaning

    Continent

    word

    上陸

    Meaning

    Landing

    word

    Meaning

    Land

    word

    着陸

    Meaning

    Landing

    word

    離陸

    Meaning

    Takeoff

    word

    内陸

    Meaning

    Inland

    word

    陸上

    Meaning

    Land

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 26 kanji contain the part ⻖ as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Descend, Fall

    kanji

    Meaning

    Occasion

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dangerous, Steep

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exclude, Remove

    kanji

    Meaning

    Squad

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prevent, Defend

    kanji

    Meaning

    Limit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hinder, Hurt

    kanji

    Meaning

    Neighbor, Neighbouring

    kanji

    Meaning

    Separate, Isolate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Corner, Nook

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hide

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shade

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fall in, Collapse

    kanji

    Meaning

    Camp, Battle formation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Attach, Affixed

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hinder, Thwart

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pottery

    kanji

    Meaning

    Majesty

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exhibit, Line up

    kanji

    Meaning

    Accompany, Accompany a superior

    kanji

    Meaning

    Follow, All

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mausoleum, Imperial mausoleum

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hump, Prosper

    kanji

    Meaning

    Slope, Heights

    kanji

    Meaning

    Crevice

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 陸 mean?

陸 means 'Land'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fourth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.