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ridge (in 鋼·綱)kanji family

岡 is the ridge (in 鋼·綱) component. Explore the 4 kanji that use it — compare their structure, readings, meanings, and example vocabulary on the map.

sturdy, strengthJLPT N1hawser, class (genus)JLPT N1netting, networkJLPT N1steelJLPT N1

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Momiji labels relationships as shared component, phonetic family, words in common, or meaning group. The labels are learning associations rather than a claim that every historical etymology is settled.

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