潟: the kanji for lagoon; tideland
潟 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means lagoon; tideland. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
潟 is written in 15 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
潟 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
かた (kata)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 干潟ひがた · higata | tidal flat |
| 新潟にいがた · Niigata | Niigata |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 干潟には多くの鳥が集まる。Higata ni wa ōku no tori ga atsumaru.Many birds gather on the tidal flats.
- 新潟は米がおいしいことで有名だ。Niigata wa kome ga oishii koto de yūmei da.Niigata is famous for its delicious rice.
- 子どもたちと干潟で貝を探した。Kodomotachi to higata de kai o sagashita.I looked for shellfish on the tidal flats with the children.
- 新潟から佐渡島へ船で行った。Niigata kara Sadogashima e fune de itta.I went by boat from Niigata to Sado Island.
- 干潟を守る活動に参加した。Higata o mamoru katsudō ni sanka shita.I took part in efforts to protect the tidal flats.
Questions about 潟
How many strokes does 潟 have?
潟 is written in 15 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 潟?
潟 has no on reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table. The kun readings are kata (かた).
What JLPT level is 潟?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 潟
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.