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港
On'yomi
コウ
KOU
Kun'yomi
みなと
minato
harbor
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and lane. Town of water.
Symbolism
Harbor, airport, refuge. Represents port.
Component Breakdown
港=
氵巷
water + 巷
Words & Expressions
Words written with 港
空港くうこうairport
香港ホンコンhong kong
軍港ぐんこうnaval port
出港しゅっこうleaving port
漁港ぎょこうfishing harbor
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
Anime & Manga
クレヨンしんちゃん
Crayon Shin-chan
Daily life comedy set in Kasukabe City. Movies visit various places.
Games
A列車で行こう
A-Train(1985)
Developer: Artdink
Management sim developing railways and cities, including 'ports.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 港 mean in Japanese?
港 means harbor.
How do you read 港?
On'yomi: コウ (KOU). Kun'yomi: みなと (minato).
How many strokes does 港 have?
港 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 港 a good kanji for a tattoo?
港 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means harbor. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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