How to Write 海 (sea, ocean) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 海 (sea, ocean) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (海)
Primary Radical (部首): 水 — みず / さんずい (water)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Water, rivers, liquids, and cleansing
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
水 (meaning) + 水 (sound スイ)
Derived from the meaning radical 水 (みず / さんずい (water)) and the phonetic component 水, giving the on-reading スイ.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 海
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 海 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 海?
The Japanese character 海 (sea, ocean) has 9 strokes (9画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 9 strokes of 海 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 海?
For the Kanji 海 (JLPT N4), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is カイ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is うみ. Its primary English meaning is "sea, ocean".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 海?
The Kanji 海 (sea, ocean) is written with 9 strokes (JLPT N4). Follow standard Japanese stroke order principles: write from top to bottom (上から下) and from left to right (左から右). You can practice writing 海 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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