涯
horizon · shore · limit · bound
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and cliff. End of water.
Symbolism
Lifetime, far away, end. Represents limit and end.
Component Breakdown
water + 厓
Words & Expressions
Words written with 涯
Four-Character Compounds
天涯孤独
てんがいこどく
a person without a single relative
天涯地角
てんがいちかく
two places being far apart
天涯比隣
てんがいひりん
a great distance does not detract from the feeling (relationship) of endearment; feeling as though a dear one faraway were living in one's close neighborhood
生涯一事
しょうがいいちじ
One thing for a lifetime; Dedicating your entire life to a single pursuit
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 涯 mean in Japanese?
涯 means horizon, shore, limit, bound.
How do you read 涯?
On'yomi: ガイ (GAI). Kun'yomi: はて (hate).
How many strokes does 涯 have?
涯 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 涯 a good kanji for a tattoo?
涯 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means horizon, shore, limit, bound. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.