This kanji means tide, salt water, or opportunity.

on readings:
  • chō
kun readings:
  • shio
examples:
chōryu tidal current, trend of the times
fūchō tide, tendency, trend
kanchō ebb/low tide
Kuroshio Kuroshio Current
manchō high tide
Oyashio Oyashio Current
shiodoki favorable tide, opportunity
shio no kanman tide, ebb and flow

links:

Kuroshio Current
Oyashio Current
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Last ∆ on 25 February 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.