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瀬=
氵頼
water + 頼
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and rely. Shallow reliable water.
Symbolism
Rapids, torrent, shallows. Represents shallow river.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Water flowing to low ground
Poetry
和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
朝ぼらけ 宇治の川霧 たえだえに あらはれわたる 瀬々の網代木
Poem #64 from Hyakunin Isshu
権中納言定頼Gon-Chūnagon Sadayori
11th century和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
憂かりける 人を初瀬の 山おろしよ はげしかれとは 祈らぬものを
Poem #74 from Hyakunin Isshu
源俊頼朝臣源俊頼朝臣
Unknown和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
瀬をはやみ 岩にせかるる 滝川の われても末に あはむとぞ思ふ
Poem #77 from Hyakunin Isshu
崇徳院崇徳院
UnknownFrequently Asked Questions
What does 瀬 mean in Japanese?
瀬 means rapids, current, torrent, shallows, shoal.
How do you read 瀬?
On'yomi: ライ (RAI). Kun'yomi: せ (se).
How many strokes does 瀬 have?
瀬 has 19 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 瀬 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 瀬 (rapids, current, torrent, shallows, shoal) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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