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[かわ(川)]
kawa
noun

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[かわ(河)]
kawa
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[がわ(川)]
gawa
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[がわ(河)]
gawa
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English Meaning(s) for 川

noun
  1. river; stream
  2. the .... river; (suffix used with the names of rivers)
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Definition and Synonyms for 川

River a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
Synonyms: 大河, 川, 滝川, 谷川

Meanings for each kanji in 川

川 stream; river; river or 3-stroke river radical (no. 47) Kanji Details »

Categories 川 is a member of

Watercourse a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
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Sample Sentences for 川

We went swimming in the river.
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He went fishing in the river.
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Mary was able to swim across the river.
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There's a lot of trash on the far bank of the river.
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The only access to the village is from the river.
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