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JLPT N46 strokesKanjiLevel 87 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

江 is the kanji for "Bay". The most common reading is え (e). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.

Meaning

Bay

Also : Creek · River

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Readings

kun/ eonこう/ kou

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

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Stroke Order

6 strokes

Radicals

Example Sentences

江戸時代の文化は非常に興味深い。

えどじだいのぶんかはひじょうにきょうみぶかい。

The culture of the Edo period is very intriguing.

江の島の夕日は美しい。

えのしまのゆうひはうつくしい。

The sunset over Enoshima is beautiful.

Vocabulary using 江

Grammar to study at this level

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

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