Quick answer
湖 is the kanji for "Lake". A common reading is みずうみ (mizuumi). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Lake
Also : Loch
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 湖 represents 'LAKE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of lake.
On-reading: こ — remember this sound by associating it with lake. Kun-reading: みずうみ.
Example Sentences
湖の周りを散歩すると、心が癒されます。
みずうみのまわりをさんぽすると、こころがいやされます。
Walking around the lake is soothing to the heart.
琵琶湖は日本最大の湖で、その周辺は観光地として有名です。
びわこはにほんさいだいのみずうみで、そのしゅうへんはかんこうちとしてゆうめいです。
Lake Biwa is Japan's largest lake, and the surrounding area is famous as a tourist spot.
Vocabulary using 湖
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