Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Pond

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Kanji Story

Imagine a dot representing a water droplet at the top of the character. Beneath it is a vertical line resembling the depth of the pond. The horizontal line represents the calm surface of the water, and the short vertical line on the left symbolizes a small inlet or stream feeding the pond.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '池' is less common at the JLPT N2 level compared to other levels. However, it is still worth learning as it can be encountered in vocabulary and reading comprehension sections of the exam.

Example Sentences

• 公園には美しい池があります。

  There is a beautiful pond in the park.

  こうえんにはうつくしいいけがあります。

  kouen ni wa utsukushii ike ga arimasu.

  Pronunciation

• この池にはたくさんの魚がいます。

  There are many fish in this pond.

  このいけにはたくさんのさかながいます。

  kono ike niwa takusan no sakana ga imasu.

  Pronunciation

• 池の水を使って、農作物を育てます。

  We grow crops using water from the pond.

  いけのみずをつかって、のうさくぶつをそだてます。

  ike no mizu o tsukatte, nousakubutsu o sodatemasu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '池' is a common vocabulary word and can appear in various contexts, so it is important to learn its reading and meaning.
• Pay attention to the stroke order when writing '池' as it can affect legibility and comprehension.
• Understanding the kanji '池' is useful for understanding related words and expressions such as '池田' (Ikeda) or '池袋' (Ikebukuro).

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '池' is occasionally used in Japanese surnames, such as '池田' (Ikeda), which means 'rice paddy' or 'rice field'.
• The term '池' can be used metaphorically in names to represent calmness, tranquility, or a sense of depth.