池: the kanji for pond
池 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means pond. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
池 is written in 6 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
池 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
チ (chi)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 電池でんち · denchi | battery |
| 貯水池ちょすいち · chosuichi | reservoir |
いけ (ike)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 池いけ · ike | pond |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 公園の池で魚が泳いでいる。Kōen no ike de sakana ga oyoide iru.Fish are swimming in the pond in the park.
- スマホの電池がすぐなくなる。Sumaho no denchi ga sugu naku naru.My smartphone battery runs out quickly.
- 町の水は山の貯水池から来ている。Machi no mizu wa yama no chosuichi kara kite iru.The town's water comes from a reservoir in the mountains.
- 池の周りを散歩した。Ike no mawari o sanpo shita.I took a walk around the pond.
- 時計の電池を替えた。Tokei no denchi o kaeta.I replaced the battery in the clock.
Questions about 池
How many strokes does 池 have?
池 is written in 6 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 池?
The on readings are chi (チ). The kun readings are ike (いけ).
What JLPT level is 池?
N2. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 池
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.