津
haven · port · harbor · ferry
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and brush. Brush of water.
Symbolism
Tsunami, port, ferry. Represents port.
Component Breakdown
water + brush
Words & Expressions
Words written with 津
Four-Character Compounds
興味津々
きょうみしんしん
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in)
津々浦々
つつうらうら
all over the country; throughout the land; every nook and cranny of the land
Anime & Manga
帰ってください! 阿久津さん
Please Go Home, Miss Akutsu!
A well-known work with 津 in its Japanese title.
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島津義弘
Name contains 津
Shimazu Yoshihiro was the second son of Shimazu Takahisa and the younger brother of Shimazu Yoshihisa.
Wikipedia津田梅子
Name contains 津
Tsuda Umeko ; December 31, 1864 – August 16, 1929) was a Japanese educator who founded Tsuda University.
Wikipedia野津道貫
Name contains 津
Field Marshal Marquess Nozu Michitsura was a Japanese field marshal and leading figure in the early Imperial Japanese Army.
Wikipedia津軽為信
Name contains 津
Tsugaru Tamenobu was a Sengoku period Japanese daimyō and the first daimyō of Hirosaki Domain under the Tokugawa shogunate.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“harbor”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 津 mean in Japanese?
津 means haven, port, harbor, ferry.
How do you read 津?
On'yomi: シン (SHIN). Kun'yomi: つ (tsu).
How many strokes does 津 have?
津 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 津 a good kanji for a tattoo?
津 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means haven, port, harbor, ferry. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.