渡
transit · ford · ferry · cross · import · deliver · diameter · migrate
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
water + 度
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and degree. Crossing water by degree.
Symbolism
Cross, voyage, Watanabe. Represents crossing.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Sitting and waiting
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
渡る世間に鬼はなし
わたるせけんにおにはなし
No demons in the world one travels
There are kind people everywhere
Poetry
かささぎの 渡せる橋に おく霜の 白きを見れば 夜ぞふけにける
Poem #6 from Hyakunin Isshu
由良のとを 渡る舟人 かぢを絶え ゆくへも知らぬ 恋の道かな
Poem #46 from Hyakunin Isshu
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 渡 mean in Japanese?
渡 means transit, ford, ferry, cross, import, deliver, diameter, migrate.
How do you read 渡?
On'yomi: ト (TO). Kun'yomi: わた.る、-わた.る、わた.す (wataru, wataru, watasu).
How many strokes does 渡 have?
渡 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 渡 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 渡 (transit, ford, ferry, cross, import, deliver, diameter, migrate) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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