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沿
On'yomi
エン
EN
Kun'yomi
そ.う・-ぞ.い
sou / zoi
run alongside · follow along · run along · lie along
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Component Breakdown
沿=
氵几口
water + table + mouth
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and phonetic. Flowing along water.
Symbolism
Along the line, coast, continuation. Represents proceeding along something.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Walking along the river
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
沿線住民
えんせんじゅうみん
Residents along the line; People living near a transportation route
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 沿 mean in Japanese?
沿 means run alongside, follow along, run along, lie along.
How do you read 沿?
On'yomi: エン (EN). Kun'yomi: そ.う、-ぞ.い (sou, zoi).
How many strokes does 沿 have?
沿 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 沿 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 沿 (run alongside, follow along, run along, lie along) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.