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VocabJLPT N3

well

Noun

Definitions

1. well

This character refers to a well, the kind dug into the ground to draw water. It appears more often in place names, surnames, and compound words than on its own in everyday conversation. Recognizing it is useful for reading names and locations in Japanese.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Ew, washing vegetables with well water? I'm not sure about that!

Sentence 2

Who's in charge of maintaining that village well?

Sentence 3

I'll clean around the well first before drawing the water.

Sentence 4

Why is well water always so cold?!

Sentence 5

Did you make sure the well cover in the yard is closed?