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Spring


Meaning

Spring, Fountain

Word Type

noun

Explanation

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


Reading

いずみ

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: You're looking at a natural spring in the ground. Water is bubbling up, but then something changes. It looks a bit clogged... something is poking out. Then, all of a sudden, Mario flies out of the springs, falls in front of you and yells: "izumeeeee (いずみ), Mario!"


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 命の泉

    fountain of youth, fountain of health

    トリビアの泉

    The Fountain of Trivia (TV show)

    心の泉

    wellspring of the heart

  • 泉ができる

    a spring is formed

    泉がある

    there is a spring

    泉が見える

    can see a spring

Context Sentences

これは泉の水です。

This is spring water.

この街には小さな泉があります。

There is a small spring in this city.

わぁ!すごく綺麗。何か特別なダイエットでもしたの?それとも、若返りの泉でも見つけたとか?

Wow! You look beautiful! Did you go on a special diet? Or did you find the Fountain of Youth?


Kanji Composition