Marsh in Japanese
"marsh" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
沼
numa
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "marsh". The most common choice is shown first.
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marsh, lake, bog, swamp, pond
Reading: shou
8 strokes · nature
Where it comes from
Composed of water and summon. Place where water gathers.
What it carries
Swamp, wetland, mud. Represents marsh.
Related kanji for "marsh"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for marsh?
The most common kanji for "marsh" is 沼, read as shou. It means marsh, lake, bog. Related kanji: 沢 (marsh).
How many strokes does 沼 have?
沼 has 8 strokes.