Lake in Japanese
"lake" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
湖
mizumi
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "lake". The most common choice is shown first.
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lake
Reading: ko
12 strokes · nature
Where it comes from
Composed of water and barbarian. Water of Hu.
What it carries
Lake water, lakeside, lakes. Represents freshwater pond.
Related kanji for "lake"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for lake?
The most common kanji for "lake" is 湖, read as ko. It means lake. Related kanji: 沼 (lake).
How many strokes does 湖 have?
湖 has 12 strokes.