JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
潮 — tide
- Reading
- チョウ・しお・うしお
- Meaning
- tide; salt water; opportunity
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
潮 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is チョウ・しお・うしお and it means tide; salt water; opportunity. 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.
潮 appears in everyday japanese words such as 潮 (tide).
Japanese words containing 潮
Frequently asked questions
What does 潮 mean in Japanese?
潮 means tide; salt water; opportunity in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 潮 read?
潮 is read チョウ・しお・うしお. Reading it inside real words — 潮 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 潮 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 潮 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 潮 in a word?
A common word containing 潮 is 潮 (うしお) — "tide". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 潮 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 潮 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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