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湖
湖 (readings: こ, みずうみ; Japanese kanji) means “lake”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 湖畔 (lakeside).
What does 湖 mean?
| Kanji | 湖 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | lake |
| Readings | こ, みずうみ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 湖
湖 is read こ or みずうみ depending on the word.
Example words with 湖
| Example | 湖畔 (lakeside) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14