池

Pond

いけ (ike)

JLPT N4

Interesting Fact

🪷Many Japanese Buddhist temples include beautiful ponds that are far more than decoration. They were carefully designed to symbolize the Pure Land, a peaceful paradise in Buddhist belief. Visitors would stroll around the pond, reflecting on life's journey while watching koi fish and lotus flowers. A simple 池 (pond) became a place for meditation and spiritual peace.

Memory Trick

Remember the earthworm from 地 (ground)? One rainy day, its underground tunnel filled with water. 💧 Soon the tunnel became so full that it turned into a pond((池)!