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渚
On'yomi
ショ
SHO
Kun'yomi
なぎさ
nagisa
strand · beach · shore
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and person. Person by water.
Symbolism
Shore, beach, coast. Represents waterfront.
Component Breakdown
渚=
氵者
water + 者
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 centuryOther kanji with the same meaning
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?
渚 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means strand, beach, shore. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.