Translation of Japanese word "潮" to English
潮
しお
[shio]
IPA: /ɕio/
Meaning
NounThe daily fluctuation in the level of the sea caused by the gravitational influence of the moon and the sun.
How to use
潮 (shio) — 'tide / salt water'. 満潮 (manchou) — high tide. 干潮 (kanchou) — low tide. 潮風 (shiokaze) — sea breeze. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
tide
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 潮
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): しお
Romaji Transcription: shio
Example Sentences
潮が来た。
しおがきた。
The tide came.
潮は高くて危険だ。
しおはたかいてきけんだ。
The tide is high and dangerous.
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- 潮が来た。— The tide came.
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What does the Japanese word "潮" mean?▼
The Japanese word "潮" means "tide" in English.
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The word "潮" is read as "しお" (shio). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "潮が来た。".
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