渉 Kanji – ford

The Japanese kanji 渉 can mean ford, go cross, transit, ferry, import, involve.

Meaning and Readings

Meaning: ford, go cross, transit, ferry, import, involve
Onyomi: ショウ
Kunyomi: わたる
Romaji: shou, wataru
JLPT: 1
Frequency Rank: 499

How is 渉 read?

渉 has the onyomi reading ショウ and the kunyomi reading わたる.

In romaji, these readings can be written as shou, wataru.

Common Japanese Words Using 渉

These common Japanese words contain 渉. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.

  • 干渉(かんしょう) — interference, intervention, meddling
  • 交渉(こうしょう) — negotiations, bargaining, discussions, talks
  • 渉外(しょうがい) — public relations, client liaison, client relations

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