井 Kanji – well

The Japanese kanji 井 can mean well, well crib, town, community.

Meaning and Readings

Meaning: well, well crib, town, community
Onyomi: セイ, ショウ
Kunyomi: い
Romaji: sei, shou, i
JLPT: 1
Frequency Rank: 339

How is 井 read?

井 has the onyomi readings セイ, ショウ and the kunyomi reading い.

In romaji, these readings can be written as sei, shou, i.

Common Japanese Words Using 井

These common Japanese words contain 井. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.

  • 井戸(いど) — water well
  • 天井(てんじょう) — ceiling
  • 油井(ゆせい) — oil well
  • 筒井(つつい) — round well

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