Inlet in Japanese
"inlet" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
江
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3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "inlet". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
creek, inlet, bay
Reading: kou
6 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of water and craft. Water like craft.
What it carries
Edo, Yangtze, inlet. Represents large river.
Related kanji for "inlet"
湾Details →浦Details →
inlet
wan
Combines 'water' (氵) with 'bend' (弯), representing inlets where coastlines curve inward—bays.
inlet
ho · nature
Composed of water and phonetic. Inlet by water.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for inlet?
The most common kanji for "inlet" is 江, read as kou. It means creek, inlet, bay. Related kanji: 湾 (inlet), 浦 (inlet).
How many strokes does 江 have?
江 has 6 strokes.