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池
On'yomi
チ
CHI
Kun'yomi
いけ
ike
pond · cistern · pool · reservoir
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes6
Component Breakdown
池=
氵也
left-right: water + 也
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and phonetic. Place where water gathers.
Symbolism
Pond, poolside, battery. Represents calm water surface.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
酒池肉林
しゅちにくりん
sumptuous feast; debauch; sumptuous feast
金城湯池
きんじょうとうち
an impregnable fortress; an unassailable territory; an impregnable fortress
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
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?
Yes. 池 (pond, cistern, pool, reservoir) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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