tide, saltwater

About this kanji

The kanji 潮 (しお, チョウ) primarily means "tide" or "saltwater." It can function as a noun in this form. You’ll often see it in compounds like 潮流 (ちょうりゅう), which means "tide" in the sense of ocean currents, and 潮風 (しおかぜ), meaning "sea breeze," which showcases the influence of the tide on the air. Another interesting compound is 潮干狩り (しおひがり), referring to the activity of clam digging during low tide. A useful note is that while it’s common in nautical contexts, you might also encounter it in discussions about seafood or beach activities.

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Example sentences

• 潮が満ちてきた。

  The tide has risen.

Meanings across languages

English

tide, saltwater

Tiếng Việt

thủy triều, nước muối

日本語

潮, 潮流

한국어

조수, 염수

中文

潮汐, 海水

id

tidal, air laut

th

น้ำขึ้น, น้ำเค็ม

es

marea, agua salada

fr

marée, eau salée

de

Gezeiten, Salzwasser

pt

maré, água salgada

Common compounds

• 潮流ちょうりゅうtide, trend
• 潮汐ちょうせきtide, tidal phenomenon
• 潮風しおかぜsea breeze, coastal wind
• 潮干狩りしおひがりmudflat clam digging