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海 kanji: meaning “sea”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N49 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
sea
On'yomi
カイ
Kun'yomi
うみ

Picture story to remember 海

Every drop of water (氵) eventually returns to the sea.

How to write 海: stroke order

海 is written with 9 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 海

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Kanji that share parts with 海.