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海
海 (readings: かい, うみ; Japanese kanji) means “sea”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 海水 (seawater).
What does 海 mean?
| Kanji | 海 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | sea |
| Readings | かい, うみ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 海
海 is read かい or うみ depending on the word.
Example words with 海
| Example | 海水 (seawater) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14