Meanings
Readings
Common Words
water (esp. cool or cold)
fluid (esp. in an animal tissue); liquid
flood; floodwaters
Sumo
water offered to wrestlers just prior to a bout
Sumo
break granted to wrestlers engaged in a prolonged bout
water's surface
water; liquid; fluid; moisture; humidity; sap; juice
bathing suit; swimsuit; swimmers
light blue; pale blue; aqua
underwater
water fountain
Abbreviation
Wednesday
shaved ice (served with flavored syrup)
water (fifth of the five elements)
Memory Mnemonics
Keywords
The core concepts or meanings associated with this specific kanji.
Mnemonic Stories
Visually, picture a drop of water from above. When it hits the ground, it splits into many smaller drops.
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