Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 岩屋(いわや) in Japanese

岩屋, 石屋, 窟
Kana Reading
いわや
Romaji
iwaya
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    cavern; grotto


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

8 strokes

boulder, rock, cliff

On'Yomi: ガン

Kun'Yomi: いわ

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JLPT 4

9 strokes

roof, house, shop, dealer, seller

On'Yomi: オク

Kun'Yomi: や

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JLPT 3

5 strokes

stone

On'Yomi: セキ, シャク, コク

Kun'Yomi: いし

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13 strokes

cavern

On'Yomi: クツ, コツ

Kun'Yomi: いわや, いはや, あな

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