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Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
water + 甫
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and phonetic. Inlet by water.
Symbolism
Bay, coast, harbor. Represents calm waterside.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Tale of Urashima Taro
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
津々浦々
つつうらうら
all over the country; throughout the land; every nook and cranny of the land; all over the country
長汀曲浦
ちょうていきょくほ
long stretch of winding beach; long stretch of winding beach
Poetry
田子の浦に うち出でて見れば 白妙の 富士の高嶺に 雪はふりつつ
Poem #4 from Hyakunin Isshu
こぬ人を まつほの浦の 夕なぎに 焼くやもしほの 身もこがれつつ
Poem #97 from Hyakunin Isshu
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 浦 mean in Japanese?
浦 means bay, creek, inlet, gulf, beach, seacoast.
How do you read 浦?
On'yomi: ホ (HO). Kun'yomi: うら (ura).
How many strokes does 浦 have?
浦 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 浦 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 浦 (bay, creek, inlet, gulf, beach, seacoast) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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