沼 — Marsh / Lake / Bog / Swamp

Master (高手)しょう, ぬま

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沼 (readings: しょう, ぬま; Japanese kanji) means “Marsh / Lake / Bog / Swamp”. It is a Jōyō kanji taught in Japanese secondary school (junior & senior high) — the 高手 · Master tier beyond the grade 1–6 Kyōiku set, and appears in words such as 沼地 (marshland).

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What does 沼 mean?

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Kanji	沼
Meaning	Marsh / Lake / Bog / Swamp
Readings	しょう, ぬま
Grade	Master (高手 · secondary school)
Curriculum	Jōyō kanji · Japanese secondary school (JLPT N1–N2)
Example	沼地 (marshland)

How to read 沼

沼 is read しょう or ぬま depending on the word.

Words with 沼

沼地đầm lầy

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Updated: 2026-07-22