Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (しお) in Japanese

潮, 汐
JLPT 1
Kana Reading
しお, うしお
Romaji
shio, ushio
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    tide; current
    Example sentence
    吹いた There she blows!
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    salt water
    Example sentence
    全てひく Every tide has its ebb.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    opportunity
    Example sentence
    干満太陽影響受ける The tides are influenced by the moon and the sun.

Examples of 潮, 汐, しお, うしお in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

6 strokes

eventide, tide, salt water, opportunity

On'Yomi: セキ

Kun'Yomi: しお, うしお, せい

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JLPT 1

15 strokes

tide, salt water, opportunity

On'Yomi: チョウ

Kun'Yomi: しお, うしお

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