ため池 (ためいけ) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
reservoir; irrigation pond
An artificial pond used for storing water, especially for agricultural irrigation. Often found in rural areas.
collect, gather, be in arrears
Similar words
- 池
池 is a general term for a pond, natural or artificial, while ため池 specifically refers to a man-made reservoir for water storage.
- ダム
ダム is a large-scale dam, whereas ため池 is a smaller, often agricultural pond.
Etymology
Compound of ため (溜め, 'accumulating') + 池 (いけ, 'pond'). The word refers to a pond built to collect and store water.
