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[かわ()]
kawa
noun, suffix

Alternate Written Forms:

[かわ()]
kawa
[がわ()]
gawa
[がわ()]
gawa

English Meaning(s) for 河

noun
  1. river; stream
suffix
  1. River; the ... river (suffix used with the names of rivers)

Definition and Synonyms for 河

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

Meanings for each kanji in 河

» river

Categories 河 is a member of

Watercourse a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 河

Sample Sentences for 河

The water in lakes and rivers is usually fresh.
This river flows all the way to New Orleans.
Ayumi's feet were fanned by the river wind.
Is this a river?
It is dangerous to bathe in this river.

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