沢
swamp · marsh · brilliance · grace
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and measure. Water like measure.
Symbolism
Swamp, many, luster. Represents swamp.
Component Breakdown
water + 尺
Words & Expressions
Words written with 沢
Four-Character Compounds
贅沢三昧
ぜいたくざんまい
indulging in every possible luxury
Anime & Manga
ハイキュー!! 烏野高校 VS 白鳥沢学園高校
HAIKYU!! 3rd Season
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オナニーマスター黒沢
Onani Master Kurosawa
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最強伝説黒沢
The Legend of the Strongest, Kurosawa!
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美人女上司滝沢さん
The Greatest Lady Boss "Takizawasan"
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Sadamichi Hirasawa was a Japanese tempera painter.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“marsh”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 沢 mean in Japanese?
沢 means swamp, marsh, brilliance, grace.
How do you read 沢?
On'yomi: タク (TAKU). Kun'yomi: さわ、うるお.い、うるお.す、つや (sawa, uruoi, uruosu, tsuya).
How many strokes does 沢 have?
沢 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 沢 a good kanji for a tattoo?
沢 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means swamp, marsh, brilliance, grace. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.