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うす【潮・汐】 : usu | define meaning
usu
Pronunciation: [ʔusu]
Definition
Noun
- Tide; current
- Ocean water; seawater; sea water; salt water
Etymology
Cognate with standard Japanese うしお【潮・汐】 ushio "tide".
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kanji | 潮 汐 |
| Kana | うす |
| Romanization | usu |
| Pronunciation (IPA) | [ʔusu] |
意味：しお・うしお【潮・汐】、かいすい【海水】
Categories:
潮
Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2026, May 29). うす【潮・汐】 : usu | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2026, June 3, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/8757/usu/.