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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.

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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').