Shore in Japanese

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

4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "shore". The most common choice is shown first.

涯

Top pick

horizon, shore, limit, bound

Reading: gai

11 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of water and cliff. End of water.

What it carries

Lifetime, far away, end. Represents limit and end.

Related kanji for "shore"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for shore?

The most common kanji for "shore" is 涯, read as gai. It means horizon, shore, limit. Related kanji: 皐 (shore), 汀 (shore), 渚 (shore).

How many strokes does 涯 have?

涯 has 11 strokes.