The kanji 岳 primarily means "mountain" or "peak." It refers to a tall, elevated landform. It can also imply a high point or summit.

・On-yomi (音読み): がく (gaku) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): なし (nashi) - This kanji does not have a common Kun-yomi.

⚫︎ 富士山（ふじさん） Translation: Mount Fuji ⚫︎ 岳（がく）父（ふ） Translation: father-in-law ⚫︎ 岳（がく）界（かい） Translation: mountainous region

The kanji 岳 is a pictograph. It depicts a mountain with its peaks. The top part represents the summit, and the base suggests the mountainous body. Over time, the form has evolved but still retains the essence of a mountain.