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N4 · 9 strokes · — · Irodori #277 · Elementary 2 L1
海
ocean, sea
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Readings
- On’yomi
- カイ
- Kun’yomi
- うみ
Example words
海
うみ
sea; ocean
海岸
かいがん
seashore; coast
海外
かいがい
foreign; abroad
海運
かいうん
maritime transport; shipping
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 9-stroke character meaning "ocean" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "ocean" (海) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
海 (うみ) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 海 (うみ) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: うみ — often used in native Japanese words (like 海). On'yomi: カイ — common in compound words (熟語).