JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
池 — pond
- Reading
- チ・いけ
- Meaning
- pond; cistern; pool; reservoir
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
池 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is チ・いけ and it means pond; cistern; pool; reservoir. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
池 appears in everyday japanese words such as 池 (pond), 電池 (battery) and 乾電池 (dry cell).
Japanese words containing 池
Frequently asked questions
What does 池 mean in Japanese?
池 means pond; cistern; pool; reservoir in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 池 read?
池 is read チ・いけ. Reading it inside real words — 池 and 電池 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 池 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 池 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 池 in a word?
A common word containing 池 is 池 (いけ) — "pond". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 池 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 池 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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