潮
Kanji · N1
潮 / tide
Kanji for tide, salt water, or opportunity.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | チョウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | しお、うしお | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
潮 carries the meaning tide, salt water, or opportunity.
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Common compounds with 潮
黒潮くろしおKuroshio Current / Japan Current
潮流ちょうりゅうtide / tidal current
風潮ふうちょうtide / current
潮時しおどきtidal hour
満潮まんちょうhigh tide / high water / full tide
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