“Bay / Creek / Inlet / Gulf” in Japanese is 浦, read ho, ura (ほ, うら). 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 浦 (bay).
What does 浦 mean?
| Kanji | 浦 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Bay / Creek / Inlet / Gulf |
| Readings | ほ, うら |
| Grade | Master (高手 · secondary school) |
| Curriculum | Jōyō kanji · Japanese secondary school (JLPT N1–N2) |
| Example | 浦 (bay) |
浦 is read ho (ほ) or ura (うら) depending on the word.
Same sound, different character — the classic trap. Compare them side by side: