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Kanji for Bay
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “bay”: 浦、湾. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
bay
A quiet bay by the sea.
10 strokes On reading ホ (ho) Kun reading うら (ura) JLPT N1
Dictionary meanings: bay, creek, inlet, gulf, beach
Readings used for names on Nazuke: ura
bay
A sheltered bay.
12 strokes On reading ワン (wan) Kun reading いりえ (irie) JLPT N2
Dictionary meanings: gulf, bay, inlet
Readings used for names on Nazuke: wan
Names written with 湾: Wan 湾
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