Kanji 渉: ford, go cross, transit, ferry, import, involve
Key takeaways
Kanji 渉: ford, go cross, transit, ferry, import, involve. Readings and core meaning.
See vocabulary and examples below.
Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 渉
ford, go cross, transit, ferry, import, involve
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character combines water (氵) and walking (歩), representing the act of wading across or fording a river. This literal meaning of crossing over extended to mean 'negotiating' or 'interfering' by stepping into a situation or affair.
