津
Mnemonic
Caught in a storm at sea, you spot a massive writing brush rising from the water like a lighthouse. Rowing toward it, you discover the writing brush marks the entrance to a hidden haven—a calm, sheltered port safe from the raging storm.
Additional thoughts
Picture the writing brush as a tall ink-black pillar jutting from the waves, its tip glowing to guide you through the storm. The haven is nestled just behind it, invisible until you pass the brush marker.Quick recall
A storm drives you toward a writing brush lighthouse marking a hidden haven.Details
The keyword for 津 is haven. This kanji refers to a port, harbor, or ferry crossing—a place of safe anchorage where boats come to shore. It conveys the idea of a sheltered waterside location where people and goods arrive and depart, serving as a point of access between water and land. By extension, it can also suggest a place of refuge or gathering, much like the English word "haven."
- On'yomi
- しん
- Kun'yomi
- つ