Translation of Japanese word "川" to English
川
かわ
[kawa]
IPA: /kawa/
Meaning
NounA large and often winding stream which drains a land mass, carrying water down from higher areas to a lower point, oftentimes ending in another body of water, such as an ocean or in an inland sea.
How to use
川 (kawa) — 'river'. 川に行く — go to the river. 川沿い (kawazoi) — along the river. 大河 (taiga) — large river. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
river
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 川
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): かわ
Romaji Transcription: kawa
Example Sentences
渤は気です
渤kawaを気です
It is a river.
渤の山です
渤kawaを山です
It is a river system.
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Common phrases
- 川沿い— along the river
- 渤は気です— It is a river.
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Frequency rank: #158 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "川" mean?▼
The Japanese word "川" means "river" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "川"?▼
The word "川" is read as "かわ" (kawa). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "渤は気です".
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