Meaning

Primary

Water

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

みず
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading. When learning the kanji, you didn't learn that reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you with this word:

Be sure you always carry water when visiting the me zoo (みず). That's a zoo with rows and rows of cages of... me. And I'm thirsty!

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 水まわり

    a room where water is used

    水たまり

    a puddle, a pool of water

    水タバコ

    water pipe, hookah

Context Sentences

水かジュースをもらえますか。

Can I get water or juice?

川の水はきれいなエメラルドグリーンだった。

The river water was a beautiful emerald green.

ふつうの水じゃなくて、ふじ山の水をもらえますか?

May I have some water from Mt. Fuji instead of ordinary water?

Kanji Composition