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池
“pond” in Japanese is 池, read chi, ike (ち, いけ). It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 電池 (battery).
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What does 池 mean?
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池に魚がいる。
いけにさかながいる。There are fish in the pond.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 池 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | pond |
| Readings | ち, いけ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 電池 (battery) |
How to read 池
池 is read chi (ち) or ike (いけ) depending on the word.
Words with 池
- 電池でんち
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Updated: 2026-08-28