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Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 井

Noun
Freq #6111
1

well

Examples
の中の蛙、大海を知らず。
He that stays in the valley shall never get over the hill.

Kanji in this Word

4 strokes
Frequency: 339
JLPT N1
Grade 4

Meanings

well
well crib
town
community

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ
ショウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
いの
さい
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