Ferry in Japanese

"ferry" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

渡し船

watashibune

渡transit, ford+しnot in this dictionary+船ship, boat

3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "ferry". The most common choice is shown first.

渡

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transit, ford, ferry, cross, import, deliver, diameter, migrate

Reading: to

12 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of water and degree. Crossing water by degree.

What it carries

Cross, voyage, Watanabe. Represents crossing.

Related kanji for "ferry"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for ferry?

The most common kanji for "ferry" is 渡, read as to. It means transit, ford, ferry. Related kanji: 渉 (ferry), 津 (ferry).

How many strokes does 渡 have?

渡 has 12 strokes.