沖
Kanji · N1
沖 / open sea
Kanji for open sea, offing, or rise high into sky.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | チュウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | おき、おきつ、ちゅう.する、わく | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
沖 carries the meaning open sea, offing, or rise high into sky.
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Common compounds with 沖
沖縄県おきなわけんOkinawa Prefecture
沖縄おきなわOkinawa
沖合おきあいoff the coast / offshore / out at sea
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