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池
池 (readings: ち, いけ; Japanese kanji) means “pond”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 電池 (battery).
What does 池 mean?
| Kanji | 池 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | pond |
| Readings | ち, いけ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 池
池 is read ち or いけ depending on the word.
Example words with 池
| Example | 電池 (battery) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14