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潟
On'yomi
セキ
SEKI
Kun'yomi
かた・-がた
kata / gata
lagoon
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes15
Component Breakdown
潟=
氵舄
water + 舄
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water, mortar, and evening. Shallow where seawater enters.
Symbolism
Niigata, tidal flat, inlet. Represents boundary of sea and land.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
潟に水なし
かたにみずなし
A lagoon without water
Something essential is missing
Poetry
和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
難波潟 みじかき葦の ふしの間も あはでこの世を 過ぐしてよとや
Poem #19 from Hyakunin Isshu
伊勢Ise
9th centuryFrequently Asked Questions
What does 潟 mean in Japanese?
潟 means lagoon.
How do you read 潟?
On'yomi: セキ (SEKI). Kun'yomi: かた、-がた (kata, gata).
How many strokes does 潟 have?
潟 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 潟 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 潟 (lagoon) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.