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港
On'yomi
コウ
KOU
Kun'yomi
みなと
minato
harbor
Details
Strokes12
Frequency#495
Radical水water(4)
Old Form灣
Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
港=
氵巷
water + 巷
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and lane. Town of water.
Symbolism
Harbor, airport, refuge. Represents port.
Anime & Manga
クレヨンしんちゃん
Crayon Shin-chan(1990)
Daily life comedy set in Kasukabe City. Movies visit various places.
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A列車で行こう
A-Train(1985)
Developer: Artdink
Management sim developing railways and cities, including 'ports.'
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Proverbs & Idioms
港は船の故郷
みなとはふねのふるさと
A port is a ship's hometown
Harbors are where ships belong