What does kanji 櫂 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 櫂 is oar.

How is kanji 櫂 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 櫂 are かい, かじ; the onyomi readings are タク, トウ.

Example words that use kanji 櫂 include 櫂, 打ち櫂, 櫓櫂.

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櫂

Meaning

oar

oar, paddle, scull

Stroke Order

3 common entries

Showing 3 of 3 entries that include this kanji.

かい

paddle

うちがい

type of oar

ろかい

sculls and paddles

5 reference sentences

船をすすめるために櫂を使う。

I use an oar to propel the boat.

櫂を使って船を漕ぐ。

I row the boat with an oar.

櫂は船の進行に欠かせない。

The oar is essential for the boat's movement.

櫂を漕ぐことで進んでいく。

By paddling, the boat moves forward.

船の櫂は長い。

The boat's oar is long.