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Kanji for Ocean
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “ocean”: 洋、海. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
ocean
The great, open ocean.
9 strokes On reading ヨウ (you) JLPT N3
Dictionary meanings: ocean, sea, foreign, Western style
Readings used for names on Nazuke: hiro, you
In Japan it appears in about 550 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, in both boys’ and girls’ names.
sea
The sea; vast and calm.
9 strokes On reading カイ (kai) Kun reading うみ (umi) JLPT N3
Dictionary meanings: sea, ocean
Readings used for names on Nazuke: umi, kai, mi
In Japan it appears in about 1,596 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, mostly in girls’ names.
Names written with 海: Kyle 海瑠 · Kyra 海良 · Mimi 実海 · Skye 寿海 · Kiley 海里 · Kylie 海里 · Amy 英海 · Jamie 慈瑛海 · Jeremy 慈恵怜海 · Miguel 海稀瑠 · Miranda 海藍那 · Michelle 海詞得 and 79 more
More about 海 →Thinking of a tattoo? A single kanji like these is meaningful on its own, but ask a native speaker to check the exact form and stroke order before you commit.
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