泉
[izɨmʲi]
izumi is the Japanese word for a natural spring where water flows from the ground.
The word refers specifically to a natural spring or a fountainhead where water emerges from the earth.
Did you know?
- In Japanese folklore, certain izumi are believed to be the dwellings of water deities or spirits called mizuchi.
- In Japanese culture, certain izumi are considered 'sacred springs' where visitors perform ritual purification before entering a shrine.
- The character 泉 is composed of elements that visually mimic the bubbling movement of water emerging from the earth.
Examples in context
- はじめまして、委津美さんですか？Hajimemashite, Izumi-san desu ka?
- 山の近くに小さな泉があります。Yama no chikaku ni chiisana izumi ga arimasu.There is a small spring near the mountain.
- この泉の水はとても冷たいです。Kono izumi no mizu wa totemo tsumetai desu.The water from this spring is very cold.
- 森の奥に美しい泉を見つけた。Mori no oku ni utsukushii izumi o mitsuketa.I found a beautiful spring deep in the forest.
Example conversation
Two hikers rest near a water source in the mountains.
- 陽葵 Himari陽太さん、あの泉に行ってみましょう。Yota-san, ano izumi ni itte mimashou.Yota, let's go try that spring.
- 陽太 Yotaいいよ、あそこの水は美味しそうだね。Ii yo, asoko no mizu wa oishisou da ne.Okay, the water over there looks delicious.
- 陽葵 Himari本当に、とても澄んだ水ですね。Hontou ni, totemo sunda mizu desu ne.Really, it is very clear water, isn't it?
- 陽太 Yota気持ちがいいね。Kimochi ga ii ne.It feels great.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 泉, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
