氷
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Base noun form. Refers to frozen water or ice in general. Can be used in compounds like 『氷水』 (kōrimizu, 'ice water').
Theme
On a hot summer day, User and their neighbor Ken are chatting in the backyard about ways to stay cool.
氷
こおり
ice
Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena
Memory Hook
Imagine a block of ice that's so cold it makes you say 'brrr' — '氷' (kōri, 'ice') sounds like 'cold' in English, helping you remember it's frozen water.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『氷』 (kōri, 'ice') is often used in summer treats like 『かき氷』 (kakigōri, 'shaved ice dessert') and is a common addition to drinks to keep them cool in hot weather.
Forms
Base: 氷Base noun form. Refers to frozen water or ice in general. Can be used in compounds like 『氷水』 (kōrimizu, 'ice water').