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