Kanji 水: water
Kanji 水: water. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
water
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
This character is a pictograph representing a flowing stream in the center with water droplets splashing on both sides. It means 'water' and is frequently used in common words like swimming or Wednesday.