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江
On'yomi
コウ
KOU
Kun'yomi
え
e
creek · inlet · bay
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes6
Component Breakdown
江=
氵工
water + 工
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and craft. Water like craft.
Symbolism
Edo, Yangtze, inlet. Represents large river.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
江湖に名を馳せる
こうこになをはせる
To make a name in the world
Spreading one's reputation widely
Poetry
和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
住の江の 岸による波 よるさへや 夢の通ひ路 人めよくらむ
Poem #18 from Hyakunin Isshu
藤原敏行朝臣Fujiwara no Toshiyuki
9th century和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
大江山 いく野の道の 遠ければ まだふみも見ず 天の橋立
Poem #60 from Hyakunin Isshu
小式部内侍Koshikibu no Naishi
11th century和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
難波江の 葦のかりねの ひとよゆゑ みをつくしてや 恋ひわたるべき
Poem #88 from Hyakunin Isshu
皇嘉門院別当Kōkamon'in no Bettō
12th centuryFrequently Asked Questions
What does 江 mean in Japanese?
江 means creek, inlet, bay.
How do you read 江?
On'yomi: コウ (KOU). Kun'yomi: え (e).
How many strokes does 江 have?
江 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 江 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 江 (creek, inlet, bay) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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