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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and summon. Place where water gathers.
Symbolism
Swamp, wetland, mud. Represents marsh.
Component Breakdown
沼=
氵召
water + 召
Words & Expressions
Words written with 沼
泥沼どろぬまbog
沼地ぬまちwetland
湖沼こしょうinland waters
沼田ぬまたdeep-mud paddy
Proverbs & Idioms
泥沼に嵌まる
どろぬまにはまる
To get stuck in a quagmire
To fall into an inescapable difficult situation
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 沼 mean in Japanese?
沼 means marsh, lake, bog, swamp, pond.
How do you read 沼?
On'yomi: ショウ (SHOU). Kun'yomi: ぬま (numa).
How many strokes does 沼 have?
沼 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 沼 a good kanji for a tattoo?
沼 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means marsh, lake, bog, swamp, pond. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.