Quick answer
湾 is the kanji for "Bay / Gulf". A common reading is いりえ (irie). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Bay / Gulf
Also : Bay · Gulf
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 湾 represents 'GULF'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of gulf.
On-reading: わん — remember this sound by associating it with gulf. Kun-reading: いりえ.
Example Sentences
東京湾のクルーズに乗りました。
とうきょうわんのくるーずにのりました。
I took a cruise in Tokyo Bay.
台湾に旅行したとき、夜市の食べ物の豊かさに驚きました。
たいわんにりょこうしたとき、よいちのたべもののゆたかさにおどろきました。
When I traveled to Taiwan, I was amazed by the variety of food at the night markets.
Vocabulary using 湾
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