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沖
On'yomi
チュウ
CHUU
Kun'yomi
おき・おきつ・ちゅう.する・わく
oki / okitsu / chuusuru / waku
open sea · offing · rise high into sky
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes7
Component Breakdown
沖=
氵中
water + middle
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and center. Center of water, open sea.
Symbolism
Offshore, Okinawa, ocean. Represents sea away from land.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Ship offshore
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
沖に出る
おきにでる
To head out to sea; To venture into open waters
Poetry
和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
わが袖は 潮干に見えぬ 沖の石の 人こそ知らね 乾くまもなし
Poem #92 from Hyakunin Isshu
二条院讃岐Nijōin no Sanuki
12th centuryFrequently Asked Questions
What does 沖 mean in Japanese?
沖 means open sea, offing, rise high into sky.
How do you read 沖?
On'yomi: チュウ (CHUU). Kun'yomi: おき、おきつ、ちゅう.する、わく (oki, okitsu, chuusuru, waku).
How many strokes does 沖 have?
沖 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 沖 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 沖 (open sea, offing, rise high into sky) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.