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JLPT N214画 · 14 strokesradical 火freq #200

bay, gulf

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • なだ

Mnemonic

As the fiery volcano erupts, it sends lava flowing into the bay, transforming the landscape dramatically, like fire meeting water.

About this kanji

The kanji 灘 primarily means "bay" or "gulf". It is most often used as a noun. One notable compound is 灘区 (なだく), which refers to Nada Ward, a district in Kobe, famous for its sake. Another compound is 灘酒 (なだざけ), meaning Nada sake, a type of Japanese rice wine that originates from the area. Additionally, 灘浜 (なだはま) translates to Nada beach, a popular seaside destination. This kanji is less common outside these compounds, so you'll often find it used in geographic or cultural contexts related to the Nada region.

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Example sentences

  • 灘の景色は美しい。

    The scenery of the bay is beautiful.

Meanings across languages

English
bay, gulf
Tiếng Việt
vùng vịnh, thềm biển
日本語
湾, 海
한국어
中文
海湾
id
teluk
th
อ่าว
es
bahía
fr
baie
de
Bucht
pt
baía

Common compounds

  • 灘区なだくNada Ward
  • 灘酒なだざけNada sake (a type of sake)
  • 灘浜なだはまNada beach

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