Meaning

Primary

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
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

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

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