Rapids in Japanese
"rapids" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "rapids". The most common choice is shown first.
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rapids, current, torrent, shallows, shoal
Reading: rai
19 strokes · dynamic
Where it comes from
Composed of water and rely. Shallow reliable water.
What it carries
Rapids, torrent, shallows. Represents shallow river.
Related kanji for "rapids"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for rapids?
The most common kanji for "rapids" is 瀬, read as rai. It means rapids, current, torrent. Related kanji: 滝 (rapids).
How many strokes does 瀬 have?
瀬 has 19 strokes.