井
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 井
1
well
Examples
井の中の蛙、大海を知らず。
He that stays in the valley shall never get over the hill.
Kanji in this Word
井
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
い
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
いの
さい
ひ
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