Quick answer
魚 is the kanji for "Fish". Its reading is うお (uo). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Fish
Also : Seafood · Fish dish
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
11 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 魚 represents 'FISH'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of fish.
On-reading: ぎょ — remember this sound by associating it with fish. Kun-reading: うお.
Example Sentences
毎週魚を食べるようにしています。
まいしゅうさかなをたべるようにしています。
I try to eat fish every week.
川でたくさん魚が釣れました。
かわでたくさんさかながつれました。
I caught many fish in the river.
Vocabulary using 魚
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Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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