What does kanji 湛 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 湛 is clear.

How is kanji 湛 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 湛 are しず.む, たた.える; the onyomi readings are ジン, セン, タン, チン.

Example words that use kanji 湛 include 湛える, 湛水, 湛然, 笑みをたたえる.

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湛

Meaning

clear

clear, deep, dense, fill, pure, wear (a smile)

Stroke Order

4 common entries

Showing 4 of 4 entries that include this kanji.

たたえる

to fill (with)

たんすい

flooding

たんぜん

still and full of water

えみをたたえる

to be all smiles

5 reference sentences

彼女は満面に笑みを湛えていた。

She wore a full smile on her face.

湖は満々と水を湛えている。

The lake is filled to the brim with water.

彼の目は涙を湛えていた。

His eyes were filled with tears.

その池は青々と水を湛えている。

The pond is filled with deep blue water.

彼女の表情は喜びを湛えていた。

Her expression was filled with joy.