Translation of Japanese word "池" to English
池
いけ
[ike]
IPA: /ike/
Meaning
NounAn inland body of standing water, either natural or man-made, that is smaller than a lake.
How to use
池 (ike) — 'pond'. 小さな池 — small pond. 古池 (furuike) — old pond (famous Basho haiku).
🇬🇧 English
pond
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 池
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): いけ
Romaji Transcription: ike
Example Sentences
この池は大きいです。
このいけはおおきいです。
This pond is big.
池に魚がいます。
いけにさかながいます。
There are fish in the pond.
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What does the Japanese word "池" mean?▼
The Japanese word "池" means "pond" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "池"?▼
The word "池" is read as "いけ" (ike). 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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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to a place where water is collected.".
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