English–Japanese
“pond” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiike
Example
公園に池があります。kō en ni ike ga a ri ma su
There is a pond in the park.
How to say “pond” in Japanese
“Pond” in Japanese is 池 (ike).
It refers to a small area of standing water that can occur naturally or be created in gardens and parks.
Example sentences with 池
池の近くで、子どもたちが鳥を見ています。ike no chika ku de ko do mo ta chi ga tori o mi te i ma su
Children are watching birds near the pond.
Tips for using 池
- The English phrase "across the pond" uses pond playfully to mean the Atlantic Ocean, while Japanese 池 (ike) keeps its literal meaning.