江
bay, cove; river
Kanji 1244
bay, cove; river
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Synopsis
This essay immerses you in Edo (the old name for Tokyo) and its cultural, linguistic, and botanical legacies. Read about Edo-style sushi (which you likely love!), see what characterizes a true Edoite/Tokyoite, and find out what "Little Edo" and "Big Edo" mean now. Learn to read 江 in several names, some famous. Also meet the alligators and dolphins associated with the Yangtze River!
Revision history:
Mar. 29, 2024: p. 8: Changed "Edoite" to "Edokko."
May 21, 2021:
- p. 2: Updated the Henshall etymology.
- p. 5: Slightly altered the translation of the sentence about walking a dog.
- p. 23: Added a link to the Kanshudo games.
Jan. 22, 2016: Originally published.
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