01
浅瀬
あさせ
shallows
Meanings
- rapids
- current
- torrent
- shallows
- shoal
Readings
Onyomi
- ライ
Kunyomi
- せ
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Useful words
02
瀬戸物
せともの
ceramics
03
瀬戸際
せとぎわ
brink
04
瀬戸内海
せとないかい
Seto Inland Sea
05
立つ瀬
たつせ
one's position
Usually refers to one's social standing or saving face.
06
早瀬
はやせ
swift current
Compare Kanji
01川Meaning86%stream, riverRapids belong in a river scene; 川 provides the simplest watercourse anchor.02河Meaning82%riverA larger river keeps the same setting while adding a fuller kanji shape to compare.03滝Meaning78%waterfall, rapidsWater rushing downward in 滝 makes a lively partner for the current and rapids of 瀬.04水Component84%waterThe water side is the core clue, separating 瀬 from non-water kanji with similarly dense right parts.05津Meaning68%haven, portA harbor or crossing place sits near rivers and water travel, a moderate location link.06頼Component74%trust, requestThe right block resembles 頼, a useful landmark once the water side is removed mentally.
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