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沿
沿 (readings: えん, そ; Japanese kanji) means “along”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 沿岸 (coast).
What does 沿 mean?
| Kanji | 沿 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | along |
| Readings | えん, そ |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 沿
沿 is read えん or そ depending on the word.
Example words with 沿
| Example | 沿岸 (coast) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14