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[うみ()]
umi
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

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mi
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[わた()]
wata
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[わだ()]
wada
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English Meaning(s) for 海

noun
  1. sea; ocean; waters

Definition and Synonyms for 海

Mare a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
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Ocean a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
Synonyms: オーシャン, 外洋, 外海, 大洋, 大海, 大海原, , 海原, 海洋, 海神, 遠洋, 遠海
Sea a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
Synonyms: , 海原, 海洋

Meanings for each kanji in 海

sea; ocean Kanji Details »

Categories 海 is a member of

Part the extended spatial location of something
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Body Of Water the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean)
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 海

Sample Sentences for 海

And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.
The earth is made up of sea and land.
Let's get a picture of us with the sea in the background.
Japan is surrounded by sea.
She grew up near the sea, yet she hates swimming.

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