Kanji 海: sea, ocean
Kanji 海: sea, ocean. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
sea, ocean
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
The sea is a place where water (氵) is present every (毎) single day. Imagine a vast expanse where all the water in the world gathers together every time.