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[りゅう(流)·いき(域)]
ryuuiki
noun

English Meaning(s) for 流域

noun
  1. drainage basin; catchment basin; river basin; watershed; valley
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Definition and Synonyms for 流域

Catchment Basin the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries
Synonyms: 流域, 盆地
Catchment Basin an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet
Synonyms: 流域, 盆地

Meanings for each kanji in 流域

» current; a sink; flow; forfeit
» range; region; limits; stage; level

Categories 流域 is a member of

Geographical Region a demarcated area of the Earth
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Sample Sentences for 流域

The dam gave way and sent a great flush of water down the valley.
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The heavy rain brought floods in the valley.
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First off, my area of work is mainly in the lower reaches of the Yourou River.
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