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[かわ(川)]
kawa
noun, suffix

Alternate Written Forms:

[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
suffix
  1. River; 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: ホー, 大河, 川, 滝川, 谷川

Meanings for each kanji in 川

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

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 measured the depth of the river.
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We saw a dim light beyond the river.
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Is it safe to swim in this river?
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We couldn't row against the strong current.
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Which river is the longest in Japan?
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