Meaning

Primary

Spring

Alternative

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
  • 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. 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

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