Translation of Japanese word "湖" to English
湖
みずうみ
[mizuumi]
IPA: /mizuumi/
Meaning
NounA large, landlocked stretch of water or similar liquid.
How to use
湖 (mizuumi / ko) — 'lake'. 琵琶湖 (Biwako) — Lake Biwa (largest in Japan). 湖畔 (kohan) — lakeshore. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
lake
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 湖
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): みずうみ
Romaji Transcription: mizuumi
Example Sentences
この湖は美しいです。
このみずうみはうつくしいです。
This lake is beautiful.
湖にボートがいます。
みずうみにぼーとがいます。
There is a boat on the lake.
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- この湖は美しいです。— This lake is beautiful.
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Frequency rank: #811 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "湖" mean?▼
The Japanese word "湖" means "lake" in English.
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The word "湖" is read as "みずうみ" (mizuumi). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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