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Description
Tide - the water of morning. The pull of the sea, and the right moment to act.
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and morning. Water of morning.
Symbolism
Current, ebb tide, high tide. Represents tide.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Flow of water
Component Breakdown
water + 朝
Words & Expressions
Words written with 潮
Proverbs & Idioms
潮時を見る
しおどきをみる
Watch for the right tide
Wait for the optimal moment to act
Poetry
わが袖は 潮干に見えぬ 沖の石の 人こそ知らね 乾くまもなし
My sleeves are the offshore rock that never shows even at low tide: unknown to anyone, never dry for a moment.
Anime & Manga
ジョジョの奇妙な冒険 戦闘潮流
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 2: Battle Tendency
A well-known work with 潮 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
勝川春潮
Name contains 潮
Katsukawa Shunchō was a Japanese designer of ukiyo-e style Japanese woodblock prints, who was active from about 1783 to about 1795.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“salt water”
“opportunity”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 潮 mean in Japanese?
潮 means tide, salt water, opportunity. Tide - the water of morning. The pull of the sea, and the right moment to act.
How do you read 潮?
On'yomi: チョウ (CHOU). Kun'yomi: しお、うしお (shio, ushio).
How many strokes does 潮 have?
潮 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 潮 a good kanji for a tattoo?
潮 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means tide, salt water, opportunity. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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