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湖
On'yomi
コ
KO
Kun'yomi
みずうみ
mizuumi
lake
nature
Details
Strokes12
Frequency#1344
Radical水water(4)
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Component Breakdown
湖=
氵胡
left-right: water + 胡
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and barbarian. Water of Hu.
Symbolism
Lake water, lakeside, lakes. Represents freshwater pond.
Words & Expressions
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