Kanji for "Lake"

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "lake". The most popular choice is shown first.

湖

Top pick

lake

Reading: ko

12 strokes · nature

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Related kanji for "lake"

沼

lake

shou · nature

8 strokes

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.