296.湖


1. Meaning and Reading

  • lake
  • Onyomi :
  • Kunyomi : みずうみ

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 氵 : lake
  • 古 : ancient
  • 月 : moonlight

Moonlight (月) reflecting on a lake (氵) that preserves an ancient (古) appearance.

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3. Example Words

みずうみ
lake

I saw fish in the lake.

湖畔 こはん
lakeside

Take a walk by the lake.