Swamp in Japanese
"swamp" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
沼
numa
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "swamp". The most common choice is shown first.
沢View details →
Top pick
swamp, marsh, brilliance, grace
Reading: taku
7 strokes · beautiful, dynamic
Where it comes from
Composed of water and measure. Water like measure.
What it carries
Swamp, many, luster. Represents swamp.
Related kanji for "swamp"
皐Details →沼Details →
swamp
kou
Composed of white and big. White month.
swamp
shou · nature
Composed of water and summon. Place where water gathers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for swamp?
The most common kanji for "swamp" is 沢, read as taku. It means swamp, marsh, brilliance. Related kanji: 皐 (swamp), 沼 (swamp).
How many strokes does 沢 have?
沢 has 7 strokes.