Sink in Japanese
"sink" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "sink". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
sink, be submerged, subside, be depressed, aloes
Reading: chin
7 strokes · dark
Where it comes from
Composed of water and phonetic. Sinking in water.
What it carries
Sinking, sink, silence. Represents sinking.
Related kanji for "sink"
sink
botsu · dark
Composed of water and weapon. Sinking into water.
sink
kei · dark
Composed of person and time. Person leaning.
a sink(also: current, flow, forfeit)
ryuu · dark, dynamic
Combines 'water' (氵) with 'flow' (㐬), depicting water flowing in a river. Means movement, change, and lineage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for sink?
The most common kanji for "sink" is 沈, read as chin. It means sink, be submerged, subside. Related kanji: 没 (sink), 傾 (sink), 流 (a sink).
How many strokes does 沈 have?
沈 has 7 strokes.