Mnemonic
A storm raged across the old valley under a pale moon, and when it passed, the floodwaters had nowhere to drain — they settled into an enormous lake that remains to this day. Every night the moon still shimmers on that old, storm-born lake.
Additional thoughts
Visualize storm clouds parting to reveal moonlight over ancient terrain. Rain collects in the old valley basin, forming a lake. Storm fills it, old earth holds it, moon illuminates it — three layers stacked just like the kanji.Quick recall
A storm over an old valley beneath the moon birthed a vast lake.Details
The keyword for 湖 is lake. This kanji refers to a large, enclosed body of fresh water, typically bigger than a pond and surrounded by land. It conveys the image of a substantial, still body of water nestled within the landscape, such as famous scenic lakes found throughout Japan and the world.
- On'yomi
- こ
- Kun'yomi
- みずうみ