Kanji for "Sea"
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "sea". The most popular choice is shown first.
海View details →
Top pick
sea, ocean
Reading: kai
9 strokes · nature
Related kanji for "sea"
洋9 strokes沖7 strokes鯛19 strokes
sea
you · nature
open sea(also: offing, rise high into sky)
chuu · nature
sea bream(also: red snapper)
chou · nature
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for sea?
The most common kanji for "sea" is 海, read as kai. It means sea, ocean. Related kanji: 洋 (sea), 沖 (open sea), 鯛 (sea bream).
How many strokes does 海 have?
海 has 9 strokes.