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Component Breakdown
汐=
氵夕
water + evening
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and evening. Evening tide.
Symbolism
Tide, evening tide, sea. Represents evening tide.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Flow of water
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
汐時を待つ
しおどきをまつ
To wait for the tide
Waiting for the right moment
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 汐 mean in Japanese?
汐 means eventide, tide, salt water, opportunity.
How do you read 汐?
On'yomi: セキ (SEKI). Kun'yomi: しお、うしお、せい (shio, ushio, sei).
How many strokes does 汐 have?
汐 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 汐 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 汐 (eventide, tide, salt water, opportunity) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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