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On'yomi
ショ
SHO
Kun'yomi
なぎさ
nagisa

strand · beach · shore

Details

Strokes11
Frequency#2226
Radicalwater(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

Component Breakdown

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water + 者

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of water and person. Person by water.

Symbolism

Shore, beach, coast. Represents waterfront.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

渚に立つ

なぎさにたつ

To stand at the shore; To contemplate while standing at the water's edge

Poetry

和歌(百人一首) (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))

世の中は つねにもがもな 渚こぐ あまの小舟の 綱手かなしも

Poem #93 from Hyakunin Isshu

鎌倉右大臣Kamakura no Udaijin
13th century

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 渚 mean in Japanese?

渚 means strand, beach, shore.

How do you read 渚?

On'yomi: ショ (SHO). Kun'yomi: なぎさ (nagisa).

How many strokes does 渚 have?

渚 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).

Is 渚 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 渚 (strand, beach, shore) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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