池
pond · cistern · pool · reservoir
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and phonetic. Place where water gathers.
Symbolism
Pond, poolside, battery. Represents calm water surface.
Component Breakdown
left-right: water + 也
Words & Expressions
Words written with 池
Four-Character Compounds
酒池肉林
しゅちにくりん
sumptuous feast; debauch
金城湯池
きんじょうとうち
an impregnable fortress; an unassailable territory
池魚の殃
ちぎょのわざわい
The misfortune of fish in a pond; Suffering unexpected disaster through no fault of one's own
Poetry
古池や蛙飛びこむ水の音
An old pond — a frog jumps in, the sound of water.
名月や池をめぐりて夜もすがら
The harvest moon — I walked around the pond the whole night through.
Anime & Manga
池袋ウエストゲートパーク
Ikebukuro West Gate Park
A well-known work with 池 in its Japanese title.
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WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“pond”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 池 mean in Japanese?
池 means pond, cistern, pool, reservoir.
How do you read 池?
On'yomi: チ (CHI). Kun'yomi: いけ (ike).
How many strokes does 池 have?
池 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 池 a good kanji for a tattoo?
池 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means pond, cistern, pool, reservoir. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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