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ζ± 

Pond

いけ (ike)

JLPT N4

Interesting Fact

Many traditional Japanese gardens feature koi ponds. These beautiful ponds, or ζ± , are designed to create a feeling of peace and harmony.

Memory Trick

Imagine colorful koi fish swimming in a calm pond surrounded by flowers. That peaceful water helps you remember ζ±  means 'pond.'

Readings

Onyomi: チ (chi)

Kunyomi: いけ (ike)

Example Words

ζ± 
いけ (ike)
Pond
ζ± ζ°΄
γ„γ‘γΏγš (ikemizu)
Pond water
ι›»ζ± 
でんけ (denchi)
Battery
θ²―ζ°΄ζ± 
けょすいけ (chosuichi)
Reservoir

Example Sentence

池で 魚が 泳いでいます。

いけで さかγͺが γŠγ‚ˆγ„γ§γ„γΎγ™γ€‚

ike de sakana ga oyoideimasu

Fish are swimming in the pond.

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