海
うみ
umi
JLPT N49 strokesKanjiLevel 24 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
海 is the kanji for "Sea". A common reading is うみ (umi). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Sea
Also : Ocean
Readings
kunうみ/ umionかい/ kai
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 海 represents 'SEA'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of sea.
Reading ·
On-reading: かい — remember this sound by associating it with sea. Kun-reading: うみ.
Example Sentences
海に行って泳ぎました。
うみにいっておよぎました。
I went to the sea and swam.
海外留学をしたいです。
かいがいりゅうがくをしたいです。
I want to study abroad.
Vocabulary using 海
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