KANJI
井
well
mine shaft, pit, grid
Kun'yomi
い
On'yomi
せいしょう
Example sentences
村にはかつて、共同の井戸があり、皆そこで水を汲んでいた。
There used to be a communal well in the village, and everyone drew water there.
近所の奥さんたちは、公園で子供を遊ばせながら、井戸端会議に花を咲かせていた。
The neighborhood wives were having a lively gossip session (well-side meeting) while letting their children play in the park.
この井戸水はミネラルが豊富で、夏でも冷たくて美しいと評判だ。
This well water is rich in minerals and is reputed to be cold and delicious even in summer.
Practice exercises
1
井
Answer
wellwater well
2
井戸
well (for water)
Answer
いど
3
天井
ceiling
Answer
てんじょう
4
井然
orderly, systematic, regular
Answer
せいぜん
5
市井
town, city; populace; common people
Answer
しせい
6
井
Answer
いせい