1.
river
A large natural stream of water flowing to the sea.
2.
stream
A smaller body of flowing water.
There was a small stream near the village, and in summer I often went to play there.
川 means river or stream - a natural body of flowing water.
Readings in compounds
Common expressions
Compounds
Famous japanese rivers
- 信濃川: Shinano River (longest in Japan)
- 利根川: Tone River
- 隅田川: Sumida River (Tokyo)
- 淀川: Yodo River (Osaka)
Related words
Related Words
Related:
運河 (canal (artificial waterway))
Related:
海 (sea)
Related:
湖 (lake)
Related:
滝 (waterfall)
Related:
渓流 (mountain stream)