海
Kanji · N4
海 / sea
Kanji for sea or ocean.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | カイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | うみ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
海 carries the meaning sea or ocean.
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Common compounds with 海
海魚かいぎょocean fish / saltwater fish
海亀うみがめsea turtle
地中海ちちゅうかいMediterranean Sea
北海道ほっかいどうHokkaido
海賊かいぞくpirate
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