Reading:
  • On'yomi: ゲン
  • Kun'yomi: ふなべり, ふなばた
Meaning:
  • gunwale
Components:
  • Radicals:
    • : (95) black, dark
    • : (137) boat, ship
    • : (8) head, above
    • : (52) small, young
Miscellaneous information:
  • Strokes: 11
  • Taught in grade 9
Popular compounds containing this kanji:
  • 右舷 うげん
    starboard
  • 左舷 さげん
    port (left side of vessel)
Stroke order