JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
海 — sea
- Reading
- カイ・うみ
- Meaning
- sea; ocean
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
海 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is カイ・うみ and it means sea; ocean. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
海 appears in everyday japanese words such as 海 (sea), 海峡 (channel) and 海抜 (height above sea level).
Japanese words containing 海
Frequently asked questions
What does 海 mean in Japanese?
海 means sea; ocean in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 海 read?
海 is read カイ・うみ. Reading it inside real words — 海 and 海峡 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 海 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 海 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 海 in a word?
A common word containing 海 is 海 (うみ) — "sea". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 海 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 海 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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