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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and barbarian. Water of Hu.
Symbolism
Lake water, lakeside, lakes. Represents freshwater pond.
Component Breakdown
湖=
氵胡
left-right: water + 胡
Words & Expressions
Words written with 湖
湖畔こはんlakeside
湖水こすいlake water
湖沼こしょうinland waters
琵琶湖びわこbiwako
Proverbs & Idioms
湖面は心を映す
こめんはこころをうつす
The lake surface reflects the heart
Still waters mirror inner feelings
Related Figures & Stories
礒田湖龍斎
Name contains 湖
Isoda Koryūsai was a Japanese ukiyo-e print designer and painter active from 1769 to 1790.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“lake”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 湖 mean in Japanese?
湖 means lake.
How do you read 湖?
On'yomi: コ (KO). Kun'yomi: みずうみ (mizuumi).
How many strokes does 湖 have?
湖 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 湖 a good kanji for a tattoo?
湖 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means lake. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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