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JLPT N29画 · 9 strokesradical 水freq #2100

swamp, marsh

On'yomi (音読み)

  • ジュ
  • シュ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • ぬま

Mnemonic

Imagine a swamp where water tables flow together, revealing mysterious creatures emerging from the depths, reminding you of the kanji's water radical and its marshy meaning.

About this kanji

The kanji 沼, pronounced as "ぬま" in Japanese, primarily means "swamp" or "marsh." It is most commonly used as a noun. You will often see it in compounds like 沼地 (ぬまち), which means "marshland," referring to areas that are wet and often muddy. Another example is 沼作 (ぬまさく), meaning "swamp cultivation," related to farming in such wet areas. Additionally, 沼温泉 (ぬまおんせん) translates to "Numazawa hot spring," indicating a popular hot spring area. A usage note to consider is that while this kanji refers to a specific type of wetland, it can also evoke feelings of mystery or tranquility in literature and conversations.

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Example sentences

  • 沼地を渡るのは危険だ。

    Crossing the swamp is dangerous.

Meanings across languages

English
swamp, marsh
Tiếng Việt
đầm lầy, vùng ngập nước
日本語
沼, 沼地
한국어
늪, 습기
中文
沼泽, 湿地
id
rawa, lautan
th
หนอง, หนองน้ำ
es
pantano, marisma
fr
marais, marécage
de
Sumpf, Moor
pt
pântano, charca

Common compounds

  • 沼地ぬまちmarshland
  • 沼作ぬまさくswamp cultivation
  • 沼温泉ぬまおんせんNumazawa hot spring

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