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What is the Kanji for 'Fish' and 'Fishing'? | 釣

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Fish' and 'Fishing', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Fish' and 'Fishing' is 釣.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fish, Fishing

    Reading

    kunyomi

    tsu

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    Gold (金)

    Example Word

    釣り合う: balance. The Japanese verb '釣り合う (つりあう)' means 'to balance' or 'to be in proportion'. It is often used to describe a state where two or more things are in harmony or equilibrium, whether physically, emotionally, or in terms of value. For example: The colors of the painting balance well「その絵の色はよく釣り合っている」(そのえのいろはよくつりあっている). Their skills balance each other out「彼らのスキルは釣り合っている」(かれらのスキルはつりあっている). This verb can also imply a sense of fairness or appropriateness, as in 'The reward balances the effort「その報酬は努力と釣り合っている」(そのほうしゅうはどりょくとつりあっている).'

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    988

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 1 part:

    radical

    Meaning

    Gold

    Radical Form Of

Words Using

This kanji is used in 4 words:

    word

    お釣り

    Meaning

    Change

    word

    釣り

    Meaning

    Fishing

    word

    釣り合い

    Meaning

    Balance

    word

    釣り合う

    Meaning

    Balance

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 22 kanji contain the part 釒 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Silver

    kanji

    Meaning

    Needle

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ore, Mineral

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mirror

    kanji

    Meaning

    Copper

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sharp

    kanji

    Meaning

    Steel

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chain

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lead

    kanji

    Meaning

    Confused, Mixed up

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gun

    kanji

    Meaning

    Forge, Train

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lock, Tablet

    kanji

    Meaning

    Consider, Model

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bell

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bowl

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cast, Casting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Money, Coin

    kanji

    Meaning

    Brocade

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sickle, Scythe

    kanji

    Meaning

    To tie, Confinement

    kanji

    Meaning

    Key

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What does 釣 mean?

釣 means 'Fish' and 'Fishing'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Senior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

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