Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 瀬(せ) in Japanese

瀬, 湍
Kana Reading
せ
Romaji
se
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    shallows; shoal
    Example sentence
    人生沈む瀬あれば浮かぶ瀬あるわけだから、あまりくよくよしないように。 Don't be so glum about it. Life has its ups and downs.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    rapids; current; torrent
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    position; place
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    chance; opportunity

Examples of 瀬, 湍, せ in a sentence

Kanji in this word

瀬 JLPT 1

19 strokes

rapids, current, torrent, shallows, shoal

On'Yomi: ライ

Kun'Yomi: せ

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湍

12 strokes

rapids

On'Yomi: タン

Kun'Yomi: はや.い, はやせ

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