海 — Sea
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Common Japanese Words with 海 (Sea)
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Going outside (外) your country by crossing the sea (海) means going overseas.
Sea (海) expressed as a noun.
Frequently Asked Questions About 海 (Sea)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 海 (Sea)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 海 ("Sea", read as かい) is: Humidity (うみ) is crazy high. Ideal day for a kayak (かい) adventure, out on the sea. Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 海 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 海 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 海 means "Sea". Its primary reading is かい (On'yomi: かい; Kun'yomi: うみ). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 海?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 海 include: 海外 (かいがい - foreign, abroad, overseas), 海 (うみ - sea).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 海 (Sea) faster?
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