Word details

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word .

Dictionary

Entry

NounFreq #6828
1

tide; current

Examples
が急速に満ちてくる。
The tide is rising fast.
2

sea water

3

opportunity; chance

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

tide, salt water, opportunity

15 strokesFrequency 1,231JLPT N1Grade 6

On

チョウ

Kun

しおうしお

Nanori

いた

eventide, tide, salt water, opportunity

6 strokesFrequency 2,314JLPT N1Grade 9

On

セキ

Kun

しおうしおせい

Nanori

いそ

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