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JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate

潮

Ocean tide, current, or the right opportunity

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汐 alternative kanji
1 Noun

Tide / Current

Refers to the rising and falling motion of the sea or the flow of seawater.

Example

潮 が 満ちて きた 。

The tide is coming in.

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2 Noun

The Right Moment / Opportunity

Indicates a shift in circumstances or the opportunistic timing for an action.

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潮
しお, うしお
Ocean tide, current, or the right opportunity
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