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Ice


Meaning

Ice

Word Type

noun

Explanation

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


Reading

こおり

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading which is what you learned with the kanji.


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 氷をとかす

    to melt ice

    氷をつくる

    to make ice

    氷を入れる

    to add ice

  • 氷がある

    there's ice

    氷がとける

    ice melts

    氷ができる

    to make ice

  • 氷のかけら

    a piece of ice

    氷の女王

    Ice Queen

Context Sentences

このアイスコーヒー、氷が入ってません。

This iced coffee does not have ice in it.

「氷の女王」という本は、ありますか?

Is there a book called "The Ice Queen?"

ソーダ、二つ。一つは氷ぬきで。

Two sodas. One without ice.


Kanji Composition